Posts Tagged ‘Market Trends’

The Home Features People Want Right Now

Just like with fashion, home trends come and go. And though it’s easy to realize in retrospect that features like shag carpet won’t stand the test of time, when you’re looking to sell, it’s harder to know if prospective buyers would rat...

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Upsizing on the Upswing: The Big Decision More Homeowners Are Making

For Rhiannon Kruse, moving to a bigger home was about facing the music. For five years, Kruse and her husband had squeezed themselves into a downtown Seattle high-rise. At 700 square feet, their home meant giving up a dresser to cram clothin...

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What’s the First Step in Buying a Home?

                    What is the first step in buying a home? Real estate experts agree that long before you peruse listings or check out open houses, you should ta...

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North Texas Among Best Places for First-Time Home Buyers

McKinney, Frisco and Allen ranked highest in a recent WalletHub study analyzing the best and worst places for first-time home buyers. The study ranked 300 U.S. cities of various sizes based on metrics including affordability, the real estate ...

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Stop Renting Today

Still renting? You must have a good reason. Although, we're not really sure what it is. With rents continuing to rise across the country, interest rates staying around historic levels, and new loans lowering down payment requirements, it just m...

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How to Whip Up a Bidding War (and Win One, Too)

                    "Property Brothers: Buying & Selling" stars Jonathan and Drew Scott know plenty about how to survive and thrive in a seller's market—...

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Stage Your Outdoor Space to Sell Your Home Faster

Everyone loves the idea of indoor-outdoor living, even in climates where it’s only possible a few months out of the year. And when you’re selling a home, staging your outdoor space can be an important way to show off one of your home’s be...

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7 Key Things That Help You Qualify For A Mortgage

In an environment where lenders are highly regulated and risk-averse, borrowers are rightfully a little nervous when they apply for a mortgage. But with the right preparation, qualifying for a home loan can be a rewarding experience in your jou...

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Create A More Serene Stress-Free Home

Your home is supposed to be your haven, the place where you can relax and wash away the stresses of the day. But, if your house is messy, cluttered, or designed in a way that opposes certain Feng Shui principles, it could actually be adding to ...

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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House? Use This Handy Timeline to Plan Ahead

How long does it take to buy a house? It's a big question, especially for people who hope to time their home purchase with when their rental lease is up. Or before the start of school. Or when you're closing on the sale of your old home. Or ...

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