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How to Find the Right Realtor

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

For every journey, there is a guide. To navigate his magical powers, Harry Potter had Dumbledore. To channel the Force and save the galaxy, Luke had Yoda. And to navigate the constantly shifting real estate market, you have a Realtor. … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Climb 3.6% in December

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2020) – Existing-home sales grew in December, bouncing back after a slight fall in November, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Although the Midwest saw sales decline, the other three major U.S. regions reported meaningful growth … Continue reading →

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Why Are Homeowners Removing the Fireplace?

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Some homeowners are viewing the fireplace as more of a liability than an asset—and they’re opting to remove it. After all, there are an average of 22,300 fireplace, chimney, or chimney connector fires each year, according to the Consumer Product … Continue reading →

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Community Bans Cars to Test Walkability

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

A 1,000-person rental development underway in Tempe, Ariz., will be a carfree zone. Tenants’ leases will not allow cars parked onsite or in the surrounding area. The development is testing the demand for walkable neighborhoods, which young adults claim they … Continue reading →

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Liven Up That Living Room’s Look

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

The living room—that main gathering spot in a home—is a critical part in your showings. Home stagers recently chimed in at Apartment Therapy with their favorite tips for creating a better-staged living room. One of their biggest pieces of advice … Continue reading →

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Priced Out Young Adults Shop for Investment Homes Far Away

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

September 11, 2019 Millennials who have been priced out of their local housing market are jumping online and searching for investment properties to buy elsewhere, Curbed.com reports. “We find that millennials see the investment landscape very different than their parents … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Climb 2.5% in July

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (August 21, 2019) – Existing-home sales strengthened in July, a positive reversal after total sales were down slightly in the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Although Northeast transactions declined, the other three major U.S. regions … Continue reading →

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Gap Widens Between What Buyers Want, What’s for Sale

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Home buyers are finding fewer homes for sale that are meeting their price expectations. Half of all home buyers say they’re looking for a home priced under $288,000. But that is 9.1% below—or $27,000 less–than the median list price of … Continue reading →

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Lower Mortgage Rates May Sprout Early Spring Buying Season

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Mortgage rates inched lower for the third consecutive week. Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater says the lower rates bode well for the spring home buying season, typically the busiest time of the year for home shopping. “Mortgage rates … … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: home sale

How to Find the Right Realtor

Existing-Home Sales Climb 3.6% in December

Why Are Homeowners Removing the Fireplace?

Community Bans Cars to Test Walkability

Liven Up That Living Room’s Look

Priced Out Young Adults Shop for Investment Homes Far Away

Existing-Home Sales Climb 2.5% in July

Gap Widens Between What Buyers Want, What’s for Sale

Lower Mortgage Rates May Sprout Early Spring Buying Season

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