Mold is a serious concern for buyers. You don't want to have mold growth in your purchased home. The expansion of these colonies in your living quarters may cause serious health problems. Mold issues generally reduce a property's value, warns Markham Services. Most buyers ignore homes that have ... » Learn More about Mold Inspection When I’m Buying A House?
Home Ownership
30-year Mortgages Hit Lowest Point
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this past week for the third straight week, as the benchmark 30-year loan marked its lowest point in 36 months. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 3.45% from 3.51% last week. The key rate ... » Learn More about 30-year Mortgages Hit Lowest Point
Staging Trends That Turn Off Buyers
Home staging can show off a home in its best light, and simple, updated decor can certainly create a space feel warm and inviting. But there are some popular trends in home design that stagers say you need to avoid when prepping a home for sale. 3 Staging Trends That Could Turn Off ... » Learn More about Staging Trends That Turn Off Buyers
Inventory of homes at lowest levels
December had the most significant year-over-year decline for housing inventory in almost three years, with a notable 12% decline. It pushed the amount of homes for sale in the U.S. to its lowest level since January 2018, in accordance with the December 2019 Housing Trends report released by ... » Learn More about Inventory of homes at lowest levels
Slowdown in the Home-Price Increase
In accordance with the Case-Shiller Home Price Index from S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic, October 2019 saw an annual increase of 3.3% for home prices throughout the country, which happens to be up from the previous month’s pace. Slowdown in the Home-Price ... » Learn More about Slowdown in the Home-Price Increase