Monthly Archives: February 2016

Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, February 29, 2016 Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job creation — arguably the most … Continue reading →

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8 Bad ‘Home Improvement’ Habits

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 26, 2016 Home owners can overdo it when it comes to the upkeep of their home. This Old House recently spotlighted several ways that home owners’ enthusiasm for home ownership may actually harm … Continue reading →

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Design Mistakes to Avoid With New Homes

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, February 24, 2016 When building new, home buyers may be overwhelmed at the abundant choices and then suddenly find themselves in a designer role for their new home. Denver interior designers Lita Dirks and … Continue reading →

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How to Spot a Home Improvement Scam

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 19, 2016 Home owners looking to spruce up their homes need to make sure they don’t get duped by those who claim to be remodeling contractors. How do you spot a scammer? Will … Continue reading →

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Design Trends That Make People say … ‘No!’

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Design Trends That Make People say … ‘No!’ Posted in Home Trends, Staging Tips, by Blog Contributor on February 1, 2016 By Justin M. Riordan, Spade and Archer Design Agency Design trends are just that: trendy. They change from day … Continue reading →

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Color Your Way to Marketing Success

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 12, 2016 If you’re looking to freshen up your marketing materials this year, make sure you know how colors can impact consumer perception of your real estate brand. TruConversion, a conversion rate optimization … Continue reading →

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Save Money on Car Insurance: Own a Home

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, February 10, 2016 A new study finds that auto insurance is higher for renters than home owners. A study by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America finds that major auto insurance companies charge good … Continue reading →

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Boost Curb Appeal with $100 in 4 Easy Steps

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, February 08, 2016 Does your listing need a more inviting first impression from the outside? Stager Cora Sue Anthony with Antony Staging in Oakland, Calif., says you don’t have to break the bank to … Continue reading →

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Fewer Buyers Are Bringing All-Cash to Close

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 05, 2016 One in three buyers paid all-cash to close on their real estate transactions near the end of 2015, according to new data from CoreLogic. The share of all-cash transactions dropped to … Continue reading →

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