Six straight months of declining home sales have ended in one of the largest year-over-year inventory increases in a minimum of 10 years, as reported by the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. Prices Continue to Control the Housing Market What does that mean to the average home-buyer and seller? If you’re a buyer, … » Learn More about Prices Continue to Control the Market
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National Housing Report-February 2019
The February 2019 housing report uses the numbers for January 2019. Declining Sales, Growing Inventory Continue to Move in Direction of Buyer’s Market, in accordance with the February RE/MAX National Housing Report that analyzes housing data in 54* metro areas. February 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report Riding two trends—declining sales and growing inventory— … » Learn More about National Housing Report-February 2019
3 Common Errors When Purchasing
First-time buyers have discovered the housing market difficult to break into. Typically, they will submit 3.8 offers before their offer is accepted, which is greater than the 2.5 offers that repeat buyers typically make, as outlined by a new survey of about 2,000 U.S. adults from NerdWallet, a personal finance website. Furthermore, 56% of first-time … » Learn More about 3 Common Errors When Purchasing
Design Styles Have Become Warmer
Home interiors are softening up with lighter neutrals as well as more casually designed modern spaces, as reported by PulteGroup’s in-house team of interior designers that furnish model homes nationwide. Spring Home Design Styles Have Become Warmer “Much like a change to spring weather, warm natural elements are brightening up homes this season, in … » Learn More about Design Styles Have Become Warmer
Homeowners 8% Wealthier
Home equity continued to improve in the fourth quarter of 2018, with a lot of homeowners profiting over rising home values. U.S. homeowners having a mortgage saw their equity rise by 8.1% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2018, as outlined by CoreLogic’s Home Equity Report, released Thursday. Homeowners 8% Wealthier In the … » Learn More about Homeowners 8% Wealthier
Survey discovers economic fallout
The Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy was expanding in January and February, but half the nation was seeing fallout from the 35-day partial government shutdown. Some manufacturers expressed worries about weakening global sales of their products and consequences from President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Fed survey discovers economic fallout from shutdown and tariffs … » Learn More about Survey discovers economic fallout
Report Fraud and Scams
Modern scam artists use increasingly sophisticated and intimidating tactics. The only way to protect yourself is to be vigilant, stay informed and guard your personal information. Report Fraud and Scams Remember, you do not have to sign anything or give personal information to anyone calling you on the phone, sending you an email or showing … » Learn More about Report Fraud and Scams
Where foreclosures are increasing
Foreclosures are not as prevalent as they were throughout the housing crisis in 2008. However they are still occurring. The truth is, some states are seeing an uptick in foreclosure starts as compared to 2018, notably Montana (up 48%), Minnesota (up 29%), Nebraska (up 28%), Texas (up 15%), and Florida (up 13%), as outlined by … » Learn More about Where foreclosures are increasing
Property taxes excessive?
If you believe your property taxes are far too high, a recent study by WalletHub.com has data to back you up. However it also reveals that taxpayers in other states would gladly trade tax bills with you. Property taxes excessive? They may be worse In accordance with the online financial services website, Florida … » Learn More about Property taxes excessive?
Projects to Handle Prior to Listing Your Home
These small changes potentially have to make a huge influence over your selling price. Projects to Handle Prior to Listing Your Home Address the Exterior First impressions are everything. In the months prior to listing your home for sale, put in a little sweat equity to produce killer curb appeal. Prune the bushes, power-wash … » Learn More about Projects to Handle Prior to Listing Your Home