Author Archives: Erin Johnston

How Long Does It Take to Build a New Home?

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, July 25, 2016 The average time it takes to complete a new single-family home is seven months, according to recent Census Bureau data. That completion time includes nearly a month for getting the permit … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Keep Cool Without AC

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, July 22, 2016 Over 100 million Americans are expected to face a massive heat wave this weekend, and it’s always a good idea to remind people living in older housing stock without air conditioning … Continue reading →

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First-Time Buyers Not Picking “Starter Homes”

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, July 19, 2016 The “starter home” trend may be fading in real estate. Prior to the housing bubble, first-time buyers with average incomes would shop for a more affordable, smaller house with the idea … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Identity Theft When Moving

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, July 18, 2016 The moving process can make your clients more vulnerable to identity theft and other forms of fraud, since often personal financial information isn’t adequately protected. As if moving wasn’t stressful enough … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Low Mortgage Rates

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Many economists saw their predictions of higher interest rates and stronger economic growth shattered this year, mainly due to global economic uncertainty which was then heightened by June’s Brexit vote in … Continue reading →

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The Luxury Deck Becomes Latest Must-Have

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, July 11, 2016 The average size of decks and patios is expanding, as luxury home buyers even in cold-weather markets are paying more attention to these outdoor spaces. For example, a home for sale … Continue reading →

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3 Mortgage Mistakes Buyers Keep Making

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, July 08, 2016 The mortgage process can be overwhelming to your buyers. David Gunn, mortgage sales effectiveness director for Fifth Third Mortgage, recently shared with HousingWire some of the biggest mistakes buyers make when … Continue reading →

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City Living Not Just a Modern Shift

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 06, 2016 We live in an age of rapid urbanization, with those migrating to city centers largely being rich, college-educated, and childless. But the uptick of urban wealth and decline in rural populations … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Help Buyers Save for a Down Payment

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 30, 2016 Saving for a down payment can pose one of the biggest challenges for potential home buyers. Indeed, “a down payment is often the largest single payment a consumer makes in their … Continue reading →

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