Existing-home sales dropped in February as tight inventory and weakening affordability conditions kept many buyers out of the market in the majority of parts of the country, the National Association of REALTORS® reports. Total sales for existing single-family homes, town homes, condos, and co-ops ... » Learn More about Property Sales Decline Within Inventory, Affordable Challenges
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Florida House goes after property tax decrease
Voters next year could be asked to expand Florida's homestead property-tax exemption using a measure introduced Wednesday in the House that quickly drew objections from local governments. Florida House goes after property tax decrease As a companion with a nearly $300 million tax-cut ... » Learn More about Florida House goes after property tax decrease
Size Makes a difference: Majority of Americans Unhappy with Home’s Square Footage
When it comes to a home's square footage, Americans appear to have a Goldilocks mindset: too big, too small, jussstttt right. At least, this is the consensus from the recent Trulia/Harris Poll study. The study, which surveyed over 2,000 American homeowners, found that most folks want a different ... » Learn More about Size Makes a difference: Majority of Americans Unhappy with Home’s Square Footage
Landscaping Designs for 2017
With warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get your yard in shape for summer. Save this year's top landscaping trends (based on the National Association of Landscape Professionals) in mind as you get started. Landscaping Designs for 2017 1. Going green ... » Learn More about Landscaping Designs for 2017
Bidding Wars to Get Hot This Spring
Likely to be a hallmark of this year’s spring home selling season: Bidding wars. As home listings are scarcer and buyer demand remains high, home shoppers are discovering considerably more competition this spring, particularly in hot markets such as San Francisco Bay area, Denver, and ... » Learn More about Bidding Wars to Get Hot This Spring