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Study: Real Estate Cheapest in Fall, Winter

September 28, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

Home buyers likely won’t want to shy away from the fall or winter months. They may score the best deals. Home sales prices in the nation’s largest metros typically peak during the summer but drop in the fall and are lowest in the winter, according to a new study from NerdWallet, in which researchers analyzed sales and listings over the past two years in the 50 largest metros using … Continue reading...

5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal

September 27, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

Pay attention to the curb appeal of the home you’re selling. From the driveway to the front yard and home exterior, the outside of the home is a big key to buyers’ first impression of a home. A recent realtor.com® article highlights some ways to boost the curb appeal of your listing, including: Landscape: It can pay off. Well-landscaped homes get anywhere from a 5.5 percent to 12.7 … Continue reading...

Homes Are Getting More Affordable

September 27, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

Housing affordability may finally be showing signs of improvement, according to a new analysis of American Community Survey data. About 33.6 percent of households were cost-burdened in 2015, which means they spent more than 30 percent of their incomes on housing costs. That's down from 34.6 percent a year earlier, according to Jed Kolko, chief economist at job site Indeed, and senior fellow at … Continue reading...

5 Home Buying Myths

September 20, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

Home buyers get a lot of advice from friends and family – some good, some bad. A lot of myths can pop up and negatively guide their home purchasing experience. Make sure you don’t fall for one of these common buying falsehoods. 1. The only upfront cost is the down payment. Buyers need to be prepared for several expenses – everything from fees, taxes, costs for inspections, credit … Continue reading...

Some First-Time Buyer Mistakes

September 20, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

First-time home buyers are facing some stiff competition this summer, and while they may feel compelled to make a hasty real estate decision, doing so could lead to financial remorse or home buyer regret, according to Curbed.com. In their article, real estate professionals share some of the most common mistakes by first-time home buyers, including: Choosing the most expensive home. Just because … Continue reading...

Millennials Choose Parents’ Homes Over Romance

September 20, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

Mom and dad must make cool roommates. Young adults between the ages of 18 to 34 are more likely to live with a parent than to get married or move in with a romantic partner, according to a newly released analysis of Census data by the Pew Research Center. This is the first time in more than 130 years in which young adults have chosen their parents’ homes over forming their own households, the … Continue reading...

5 Top Motivations for Selling

September 20, 2016 By Marc Van Doren

Inventories of homes are tight nationwide. So what’s going to get home owners to finally sell? In a recent survey, realtor.com® researchers found some of the top motivations to sell: 1. Want to be in a different neighborhood (40%) 2. Need a home with different features (28%) 3. Need a bigger home (22%) 4. Want location with better weather, views, or lifestyle (19%) 5. Need to lower … Continue reading...