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In today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for most sellers.Here are the top five r...
12/31/2018
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First-time buyer surveys consistently show the top hurdle to homeownership is saving up for the down payment. But potential home shoppers may be misunderstanding the amount of money they really need to buy a home. © pawel.gaul - E+/Getty Images “Paying 20 percent down is, quite frankly, a my...
12/28/2018
“Kitchens sell homes.” Realtors® like to say that…because most of the time the kitchen can win or repel a potential buyer in the first few minutes. A kitchen remodel is a great way to improve the value of your home.The kitchen is typically the most expensive room to update, and when the kitchen ...
12/27/2018
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We frequently talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones.No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether...
12/26/2018
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The latest home design craze embraces the cozy—think fuzzy blankets and extra throw pillows. This style is called “cwtch,” and its expected to grow as a popular housing trend in 2019. © Moretti/Viant - Caiaimage/Getty Images Cwtch (pronounced “kutch”) means a cuddle, a hug, or a hiding place. I...
12/21/2018
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There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the real estate market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago.Here are four reasons why today’s market is much different:1. There are fewer foreclos...
12/20/2018
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Smart home technology promises to make your home more comfortable, convenient and secure. It may not be the home from the Jetson's but artificial intelligence is the hope to make it the home of the future which is available now and controlled from anywhere you have an Internet connection.When Al...
12/19/2018
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Many homeowners are decking their interiors and exteriors with boughs of holly and other festive accoutrement—but how much is too much? Some homeowners say they’ve confronted their neighbors about what they consider to be “obnoxious” holiday decorations, according to a new survey by furniture ret...
12/18/2018
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Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense.1. Demand Is StrongThe latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able ...
12/17/2018
From interest rate hikes to climate change, shifts in the physical, political, and economic worlds are having effects on the real estate industry. Some of these developments affect the residential and commercial sides of the business differently, while others are common challenges all practitione...
12/14/2018