The economy could get a lift from tax reform, with homebuyers and homeowners likely having more income, but less in the way of write-offs, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group’s recently released Economic and Housing Outlook for January 2018. Analysts believe housing will again be marked by short supply this… [Read More]
Kitchen Floors and Function
Whether designing a brand new kitchen or renovating your existing one, there are many elements to consider, and the floor should not be the last. Giving special attention to the material composition of your kitchen, particularly when it comes to the aspects that take the heaviest use – the floors, sink and countertops – can… [Read More]
Seven Secrets of Killer Home Decor
Want to make your home look like you hired an interior designer? Steal some of these secrets interior design pros recently shared with House Beautiful and your abode will be cover-story ready in no time: Choose a color scheme. Boston-based designer Gary McBournie says to start with a basic color scheme for the whole house… [Read More]
7 Ways Home Sellers Turn off Homebuyers
When it’s time to sell your home, you can invest a ton of time, energy and money into getting the place ready for sale. You might declutter, stage and even remodel the house to make it as appealing to buyers as possible. Sometimes, though, no amount of preparation can overcome something in the home that,… [Read More]
Popular Curb Appeal Trends for 2017 – New Ideas for First Impressions
Never underestimate the value of a pretty face… on your home or a client’s home. A curbside facelift is money well-spent, whether prepping to sell your house, increasing its equity value, or just for your own pleasure. These new ideas and trends should get your creative juices flowing. Rethink the Front Door REALTORS® have long… [Read More]
Relief from the Inventory Shortage in Sight
Shadow Inventory: More Houses Will Soon Be Available for Sale All signs point to an improved housing market – home values are up by about 30 percent since 2012, they’re selling faster, and overall demand is high. But this recovery has led to a dramatic decrease in the overall housing inventory. Fortunately, there might be… [Read More]
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Home Flipping Hits Six-Year High A total of 51,434 U.S. single family home and condo sales were completed flips in the second quarter of 2016, according to a new RealtyTrac Q2 2016 U.S. Home Flipping Report. These numbers are up 14 percent from the previous quarter and up 3 percent from a year ago to… [Read More]