Author Archives: Erin Johnston

How Much Space Buyers Really Crave

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, March 29, 2016 For the majority of home buyers, they want a home with about 9 percent more space than they currently have. A new study translates that to a median of 2,020 square … Continue reading →

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9 Neighborhood Features That Hamper Values

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 28, 2016 Certain neighborhood features near a home – like cemeteries and power plants — could drag down a home’s price. Realtor.com® recently identified which of those features could have the biggest impact. … Continue reading →

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First-Time Buyers May Face a Difficult Spring

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Millennials may finally be ready to buy this spring, thanks to an improving job market, low mortgage rates, and record apartment rents. But the big question: Will they be able to? … Continue reading →

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A Warning to Your Buyers: Closing Scam

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 21, 2016 The Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of REALTORS® issued a warning to consumers to be mindful of a growing mortgage closing phishing scam that could leave buyers with no … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Sell an Outdoor Space

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Springtime is upon us, and as warmer temperatures start to roll in, many buyers will be thinking about how they can use a home’s outdoor space. If you want to draw … Continue reading →

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Fed Leaves Rates Alone: What This Means for Mortgages

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will not raise interest rates as quickly as they had originally anticipated. The Fed dimmed its outlook as the economy showed signs of slowing. … Continue reading →

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3 Tips to Keep Stainless Steel Shining

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 14, 2016 Stainless steel appliances can be prone to smudges. How can you keep that metallic look shining for open houses and home showings? RISMedia recently highlighted some of the following simple tips … Continue reading →

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8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Erin Johnston

By: G. M. Filisko A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do … Continue reading →

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5 Inspection Problems Sellers Can Avoid

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, March 09, 2016 The home inspection is perhaps the rockiest phase of a home purchase because the issues that arise could scare buyers off. But there are typical problems that sellers can be … Continue reading →

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