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It’s Spring!!
Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features....
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Homeownership Rate Surges Among Millennials
A new survey shows that homeownership among millennials between the ages of 28 and 31 jumped from 27 percent to 47 percent in just two...
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Millennials Say Buying A Home Is A Top Priority
Millennials are now at, or quickly approaching, the age when the average American buys their first home. And though attitudes can shift...
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More Americans Think Now’s The Time To Sell
Nearly 80% of Americans say now is a good time to sell a house, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors....
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Remodeling Index Finds Home Repairs On The Rise
Maintenance is a big part of being a homeowner. Put simply, owning a home means having a never-ending to-do list and, depending on your...
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How A Sellers’ Market Could Be Good For Buyers
The housing market is about supply and demand. When there are a lot of buyers and too few homes, prices and competition rise, making it a...
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First Quarter Sees Return Of First-Time Buyers
First-time home buyers are an important demographic when it comes to the health of the housing market. Because they’ve historically...
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The Latest On Where Home Prices Are Headed
Home prices are a top concern for both home buyers and sellers. After all, a lot of the calculus that goes into determining whether or...
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Homes Sell Quickly Even As Inventory Improves
New data from the National Association of Realtors shows the typical for-sale property was on the market for just 26 days in April. And,...
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Generation Z May Become Homeowners Earlier
Generation Z – which is defined as people born between the mid-1990s and early 2000s – is quickly approaching adulthood and will soon...
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How Builder Confidence Affects Home Prices
If you’re considering becoming a buyer in today’s housing market, you’re likely wondering what’s happening with home prices. Well, the...
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The Feature Millennial’s Are Most Willing To Go Without
Unless you’re having a house built to your exact specifications, the house you end up buying will likely be a feature or two short of...
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Homeowners Get A Better Grip On Home Values
The mortgage process is really just about verifying and documenting the various aspects of the home’s sale. Whether it’s verifying the...
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Compromise Isn’t Just For Home Buyers
With buyer demand high and the number of houses for sale low, today’s market is favorable for homeowners who want to sell. But though...
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Housing Outlook Says Take The Long View
If you spend any time following the real estate market or economy, you know there’s no shortage of data. Nearly every day there’s a new...
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Buyers Come Out Despite Market Challenges
For the second straight month, nation wide sales of previously owned homes increased from one month earlier, according to new numbers...
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Busy Buyers Say They Hope To Avoid Renovations
Unless you’re buying a new house, you’re likely to be choosing which house to buy based on how much work it might need. And if you don’t...
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Prices Below Peak In Nearly Half Of All Markets
If you’ve been at all interested in shopping for a home, you’ve likely heard news about rising home prices. Since the housing crash, home...
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Americans Say Now Is The Time To Buy
Every month, Fannie Mae surveys Americans to better understand how they view the housing market, their personal finances, and the overall...
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What Buyers Should Know About Home Inspections
After finding a house to buy and making an offer, one of the next steps in the process is to get the home professionally inspected. This...
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