Millennial first-time homeowners are showing more willingness than previous generations to complete do-it-yourself projects throughout the house or wait until they are able to afford to make the improvements they desire, a new survey by Better Homes & Gardens magazine finds. Which means that ... » Learn More about Millennial’s a good deal more prepared to purchase fixer-uppers
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Tips to get Your Wintertime Fix in the Warm Weather
While homeowners down south may not miss shoveling driveways and frozen pipes, they could still desire snowball fights, ice skating and the friendly face of a snowman in their neighbor's yard. Here's how to really get your wintertime fix when residing in a land of endless summer. Tips to ... » Learn More about Tips to get Your Wintertime Fix in the Warm Weather
Open Layouts Remain to be the Preference
Open layouts remain to reign. 84% of builders say that in the typical single-family home they build, the kitchen and family room arrangement is at least partially open. 54% say it’s completely open, according to responses from a September 2016 National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo ... » Learn More about Open Layouts Remain to be the Preference
5 Real Estate Companies Acknowledged as Top Franchises
Five real estate franchise companies made Entrepreneur magazine's 38th annual Franchise 500 list this year, based on size, growth, financial strength, and stability. RE/MAX LLC led the pack at number 10 on the list, up from 21st in 2016 and 75th in 2015. 5 Real Estate Companies ... » Learn More about 5 Real Estate Companies Acknowledged as Top Franchises
Builders forecast massive development in building
Construction of single-family homes is expected to gradually rise this year, as a growing economy, solid employment gains and rising household formation buoys builders forecasts. This past year, the National Association of Home Builders projected 1.16 million total housing starts in 2016, which ... » Learn More about Builders forecast massive development in building