The majority of Americans still value homeownership, but millennials face major challenges in realizing this dream, nearly a decade after the subprime crisis. Homeownership in America has taken a beating in the past few years. Eight years after the subprime crisis, homeownership remains at its … [Read more...]
How Single Women Are Changing the Home-Buying Market
July 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
By Megan Wild While women in business schools and C-level suites may still hover on the low end when compared to their male counterparts, single women are currently proving to be one of the most important demographics in the home-buying market. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) … [Read more...]
2 Rate Hikes are Better than 4
May 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment
By Andrew King With all eyes on the Federal Reserve, real estate brokers around the nation are holding their breaths in anticipation of a strong spring market this year. The year began with some pessimism marked by the double-whammy of the first rate increase since the Great Recession in … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom
April 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
By Fay Wein Going to the spa is an expensive proposition—not to mention costly in terms of time. Bringing the relaxation of the spa to your own home, however, means that you can kick back and relax whenever you like. A simple bathroom redesign can be enough to completely change the way your … [Read more...]
10 Insider Tips for Buying New Construction
March 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Read this BEFORE you Visit Your First Model Home. When shopping for your home, you’ll discover that most homes on the market are resales. One out of four homebuyers purchases a new home. Both new homes and re-sales offer advantages. Before you make a decision…COMPARE THESE POINTS! New … [Read more...]
Asian Americans: The Next Big Boom in Housing
January 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment
By Zoe EisenbergSince 2000, the Asian American community has been the fastest-growing minority demographic in the U.S., with a rapidly growing purchasing power. Twenty-eight percent of Asian American households include two or more adult generations, double the rate of non-Hispanic whites, and one … [Read more...]
Home Staging: Pro Tips for Appealing to the Senses
January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
By Nicholas BrownStaging a home for sale is all about inspiring your buyer, and their senses are the avenue by which you connect with them. French novelist Honoré de Balzac once wrote “love is the poetry of the senses,” and specifically touching on each sense when … [Read more...]
5 Maintenance Tips to Fireproof Your Home
November 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Regular maintenance of your home’s systems and appliances not only prolongs their lifespan, but also helps prevent accidental fire. To keep your family and home safe from disaster, follow these maintenance guidelines, courtesy of the National Home Service Contract Association (NHSCA). Clothes … [Read more...]
Housing Holdbacks: Student Debt, Mortgage Market Confusion, and a Declining Marriage Rate
October 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Despite a growing economy, a new survey has found that the financial pressures of student debt, persistent confusion about the mortgage process and a continuing nationwide marriage rate decline are important factors combining to slow the housing market. The third annual America at Home survey … [Read more...]
The Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home
September 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve ever bought a home, you’ve likely heard from your REALTOR® that it’s better to buy in the fall and winter months to get the best deal — given less competition from other buyers in these colder months when families are entrenched in the back-to-school schedule. RealtyTrac took a big data … [Read more...]
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