Marion Skubi By Steve Murray, Publisher, REAL TRENDS In virtually every market in the country, inventory levels are at record lows, absorption rates are at all-time highs, and prices have risen far faster than the rate of increase in household incomes. Each of these factors had a hand in the NAR report that says existing home sales … Read more
By Clare Trapasso | Jun 20, 2017 Republished from Realtor.com We’re living in expensive times—when a bottle of fresh juice can run you $5, rents and home prices are soaring, and the bills never seem to stop piling up. But aspiring homeowners might soon get a break as it becomes a little easier for those with student, credit card, and car … Read more
By Angela Colley | Mar 3, 2016 Reprinted from Realtor.com Well, dear home sellers, we’ve come a long way—together! From the first coat of paint you used to freshen up your house’s trim to the stress of wrangling your way to a deal, we’ve been with you every step of the way. Now you’ve made it to the … Read more
By Jennifer Geddes | Jul 13, 2017 Reprinted from Realtor.com In many households the kitchen is the center of the home—and more and more, the natural gathering place in the kitchen is around the island. Kitchen island ideas can show you that these useful features come in a variety of sizes and materials to accommodate your floor plan, but they all … Read more
By Rena Behar | Jun 15, 2017 Reprinted from Realtor.com The days are getting longer. Ice cream truck jingles echo up and down the block. But the surest sign that summer is here? It just might be those “For Sale” signs popping up like dandelions in your neighborhood. Yep, we’re smack dab in … Read more
By Rachel Stults | Feb 4, 2016 Reprinted from Realtor.com It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, … Read more
By Angela Colley | Jan 27, 2016 Reprint from Realtor.com Once you’ve made repairs, chosen a Realtor®, and decided on an asking price, your home is almost ready for market—but first, how about a little primping and polishing? Or maybe a lot of primping and polishing. After all, you want your home to … Read more
By Cathie Ericson | May 17, 2017 Reposted from Reatlor.com Conventional wisdom says you need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but let’s face it: That sum can be daunting, particularly for first-time home buyers who don’t have a pile of cash from a property they have … Read more
By Daniel Bortz | May 3, 2017 Reprinted from Realtor.com These days, knowing how to sell a house isn’t as simple as sticking a “For Sale” sign on your lawn. Times have changed—and the good news is the market is largely tilting in your favor. “It’s undeniably a seller’s market,” says Linda … Read more
By Daniel Bortz | Apr 26, 2017 Reprinted from Realtor.com The rules on how to buy a house have changed, folks—so if you’re serious about becoming a proud homeowner in the near future, you’ll want to read this first! So what’s changed the most in the … Read more
