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Dos and Don’ts for a First-Time Home Buyer

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News Purchasing a home for the first time is one of the most exciting and important decisions someone can make. Making a mistake in the process can be devastating. However, most first-time home buyer mistakes are easily … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 13, 2017 A majority of recently surveyed homeowners say that changing homeownership tax incentives would restrict their mobility and cause them financial strain, according to new data from the National Association of REALTORS®’ … Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 29, 2017) — Pending home sales rebounded strongly in October following three straight months of diminishing activity, but still continued their recent slide of falling behind year ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major … Continue reading →

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Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Homes are actually more affordable now than they were in the late 1990s, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor Report by Black Knight Inc., a mortgage data and performance information provider. … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (October 20, 2017) — After three straight monthly declines, existing-home sales slightly reversed course in September, but ongoing supply shortages and recent hurricanes muted overall activity and caused sales to fall back on an annual basis, according to the … Continue reading →

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How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 11, 2017 It could be the deal of a lifetime or your client’s worst nightmare. But just because a house has been condemned doesn’t mean it can’t be a fit for buyers who … Continue reading →

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The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 02, 2017 Home builders and designers say demand is increasing for more flexible living spaces, giving rise once again to “bonus” or “multipurpose” rooms, The Wall Street Journal reports. Such rooms offer extra … Continue reading →

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Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 27, 2017) – A group of legislators and administration leaders known as the “Big 6” today released an outline for comprehensive tax reform that if enacted, according to the National Association of Realtors®, could lead to a tax … Continue reading →

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What “Great Bones” Really Means

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 “This house has great bones.” As a real estate professional, you’ve heard the phrase countless times. You’ve probably even uttered it more than once. But what do we really mean when … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Real Estate News

Dos and Don’ts for a First-Time Home Buyer

Homeowners Say Tax Reform Would Hurt Them

Pending Home Sales Strengthen 3.5% in October

Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback

Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand to Lose Under “Big 6” Tax Proposal

What “Great Bones” Really Means

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