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What “Great Bones” Really Means

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 “This house has great bones.” As a real estate professional, you’ve heard the phrase countless times. You’ve probably even uttered it more than once. But what do we really mean when … Continue reading →

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A Sign That More Housing Inventory Is Coming

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, September 11, 2017 Homeowners who have decided to stay put in their current properties may soon be ready for a move, helping to relieve stubbornly tight housing inventory. The evidence is in Fannie Mae’s … Continue reading →

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Myths Sellers Believe About Pricing Their Home

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, September 07, 2017 Many home sellers succumb to myths about home pricing that don’t match the reality of the housing market. Realtor.com® recently highlighted several of those common pricing myths, including: You won’t always … Continue reading →

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Inventory Relief for Desperate Buyers?

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 25, 2017 If your buyers have been frantically searching for a home as the inventory crunch grows tighter, some relief may be on the way. It’s a challenging environment, with homes in July … Continue reading →

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The 20 Markets Dominating in August

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, August 24, 2017 Half of the 20 hottest housing markets in August were located in California. Vallejo, Calif., held on to its top spot in realtor.com®’s “hot list” this month. Realtor.com® ranks the top … Continue reading →

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Are Open Floor Plans Losing Appeal?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 21, 2017 Open floor plans, which typically combine the kitchen, living room, and dining room in one large, open area, have dominated home design trends in recent years. But now, buyers may be … Continue reading →

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Sellers Net Highest Profit in a Decade

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, July 31, 2017 Home sellers in the second quarter of this year sold their properties for an average $51,000 more than they paid for them when they bought them. That’s the highest price gain … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Retreat 1.8% in June

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2017) — Existing-home sales slipped in June as low supply kept homes selling at a near record pace but ultimately ended up muting overall activity, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Only the Midwest saw an … Continue reading →

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You Could Be Wrecking Your Home & Not Know It

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

First-time homeowners often make these 9 common — and avoidable — mistakes. Don’t be one of them. You haven’t felt like this since you were a teenager. You have a crush on your new house. (You’re officially a home buyer … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Real Estate News

What “Great Bones” Really Means

A Sign That More Housing Inventory Is Coming

Myths Sellers Believe About Pricing Their Home

Inventory Relief for Desperate Buyers?

The 20 Markets Dominating in August

Are Open Floor Plans Losing Appeal?

Sellers Net Highest Profit in a Decade

Existing-Home Sales Retreat 1.8% in June

You Could Be Wrecking Your Home & Not Know It

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