With the crisp air of fall filling our lungs, it’s the perfect time to venture into the garden and plant bulbs to create a wonderful, colorful garden for next spring. To get the most from bulbs, you should plant in an area that has well-drained soil and receives at least six hours of sunlight each…
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Everyone is talking about Tay Tay getting married – even in real estate circles. The mega-songstress has an awesome reputation for loving and buying property – and it’s no surprise property writers have been playfully wondering about the location and magnificence of the marital home she’ll share with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.…
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Leading industry researcher Cotality has published new research stating buyers are finding the process of a home “overwhelming” and more than 90% say they have had “at least one moment of doubt” during the transaction. The survey found issues tended to be grouped along generational lines. For example, Baby Boomers don’t love using the portals…
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Average values for existing homes are on the rise and the National Association of Realtors has reported a year-over-year 2% increase in deals for July, putting America on track for an annual sales volume of 4.01 million for 2025. NAR said the median average value for a family home rose 1.7% year-over-year to $429,400 –…
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The fall sales season is underway, boosted by expectations that a cut in mortgage costs is just weeks away and the average price of the American family home is now at an all-time high. Americans traditionally return to the real estate market after the summer vacations and will transact enthusiastically. While owner optimism has been…
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Buying a home requires a keen eye for not just the size and style of the building, but also its condition. When you attend walkthroughs, you should always be looking for problems. If you find yourself being swept away by sprawling ocean views or the magnificence of a chef’s kitchen, you could miss issues that…
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New data shows home values are continuing to rise across America as owners and buyers anxiously await a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. The stubborn resistance of the Fed continues to hold back the property market, but the pressure of pent-up demand from buyers continues to move the needle of home values.…
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It’s not only first homebuyers who feel like they’re stepping into the unknown when home-hunting – owners selling for the first time go through a similar experience. The cost, process and complexity of selling their home often comes as a surprise, and there’s usually universal recognition of the need for help from a real estate…
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It feels like there are “hacks” for everything these days – and real estate has not escaped the attention of linguistic hackers. Have you ever heard of “house hacking”? It’s a Millennial catchphrase for renting out a bedroom, or a portion of your home, to help cover the cost of a mortgage. It’s especially popular…
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Navigating the process of buying a property can feel intimidating for most first homebuyers. Their biggest questions revolve around the amount required for a down payment and how to get a loan. Answers to both these challenges involve the word “depends”, which is frustrating. So, let’s try to break this down. What’s the deal with…
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