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Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

WASHINGTON (November 21, 2018) – Existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of four major U.S. regions saw gains in sales activity last month. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, … Continue reading

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Metro Home Prices Rise 4.8% in 3rd Quarter

WASHINGTON (November 1, 2018) – Low inventory levels of moderately priced homes continue to stifle home sales and maintain the trend of increasing metro market prices according to the latest quarterly report (link is external) by the National Association of … Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Single Females Remain a Force in Market, While First-time Buyers Continue to Struggle, According to Realtor® 2018 Buyer and Seller Survey WASHINGTON (October 29, 2018) – Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low … Continue reading

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What Buyers Should Ask After a Home Inspection

After an inspector has finished a home report, buyers may feel overwhelmed by any flaws that might have been found. That’s why it’s important they take the opportunity to learn more so that they can move forward confidently in the … Continue reading

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Stunning Ceilings: The Latest Eye Candy for the 5th Wall

Ceilings are too often the plain Jane element of a listing, but this element of your listing’s structure can assume a starring role and transform a space with minimal effort and expense. Learn about your clients’ options, from millwork to … Continue reading

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Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

WASHINGTON (September 26, 2018) – New findings from the National Association of Realtors® show that a record high 77 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while those that think now is a … Continue reading

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Market Shifting to Buyers’ Favor

September 26, 2018 A housing market defined by rapidly rising home prices, bidding wars, a lack of inventory, and sellers with the upper hand in negotiations may be changing. “The signs are pointing to a market that’s shifting toward buyers,” … Continue reading

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7 Myths All New Homeowners Fall For

You’ve signed the closing papers and have your new house keys in hand. As you open the door to your exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — new life as a homeowner, steer clear of these seven common home ownership myths. Avoiding … Continue reading

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5 Strategic Ways for Millennials to Save Money

© Eakachai Leesin – EyeEm/Getty Images Today’s affordability pressures are holding back the most eager would-be home buyers. In a recent study by CoreLogic and RTI Research, young millennial renters under the age of 29 are the most enthusiastic demographic … Continue reading

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