Mar 1, 2017 | Real Estate News
All-Cash Sales Falling Nationwide All-cash sales are on the decline, accounting for 32.4 percent of total home sales in November 2016, down 4.5 percentage points year over year, according to CoreLogic’s most recent housing data. That’s a significant drop...
Feb 28, 2017 | Real Estate News
Parents May Need a New Mortgage Perspective Parents are having a tough time saving money. Fifty-one percent of parents recently surveyed say their mortgage was having a “major impact” on their ability to save, according to Bankrate’s Money Pulse survey for February....
Feb 22, 2017 | Real Estate News
Minimum Salaries Needed to Buy in 27 Cities An increase in interest rates means home shoppers likely will need a higher salary in order to afford a median-priced home in 27 of the largest metro areas, according to mortgage data provider HSH.com’s fourth-quarter...
Feb 21, 2017 | Real Estate News
These Cities Boast the Cleanest Air Some of the cleanest cities in the U.S. are usually in agricultural communities that have a natural forest or natural reserve nearby, according to realtor.com®’s data team. On the other hand, the most polluted cities tend to be...
Feb 17, 2017 | Home Buying 101
Popular Curb Appeal Trends for 2017: New Ideas for First Impressions Never underestimate the value of a pretty face…on your home or a client’s home. A curbside facelift is money well-spent, whether prepping to sell your house, increasing its equity value, or just for...
Feb 14, 2017 | Real Estate News
Don’t Underestimate Power of Pets Pets are having more of an influence in home buying and selling as well as renovation, a new study by the National Association of REALTORS® shows. Eighty-one percent of Americans say that animal-related considerations play a role when...
Feb 10, 2017 | Consumer News and Advice
‘She Sheds’: Space for Fun, Creativity, Relaxation and Escape (TNS)—Sometimes, you just want to get away. You crave a little personal space—a place you can relax, work, get creative and make a mess without guilt. The best refuge might be waiting in your backyard. That...
Feb 7, 2017 | Real Estate News
6 Top Landscaping Trends for 2017 Smart technology, thoughtful — yet simplistic — design, and sustainability are the keywords when it comes to landscapes today. “Savvy homeowners are seeking smart landscape solutions, which means we’re finding new ways to...
Feb 2, 2017 | Real Estate News
Buyers’ Wish Lists May Soon Include Wellness Wellness-minded design is gaining traction in the construction world as younger generations demand healthier environments in their workplaces and homes. That means developers are devoting more attention to the air quality,...
Jan 31, 2017 | Home Buying 101
Four Ways to Jumpstart Your Credit Score Improving your credit score can sometimes be a lengthy project. Consumer advisor Brian Acton tells Yahoo Finance if you are planning to apply for a mortgage or other major loan, there are five strategies you can use that can...