Tag Archives: adults

8 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips that Every Homeowner Should Know

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Some Halloween tricks can really cost you. Plenty of people love a good Halloween scare — as long no one gets hurt. And that includes your house. Hot lights and kids on foot present some real risks to homeowners. Follow these eight tips … Continue reading →

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What Will Homes Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Home buyers’ needs are changing. Find out what features are at the top of their wish lists and how new housing developments are evolving. October 6, 2020 by Lee Nelson 3 Takeaways: Buyers are mainly interested in single-family homes with more square … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

There are a lot of steps to buying a house, and that takes time: It takes 50 days on average to just close on a home. How long does it take to buy a house? A lot depends on how much time you … Continue reading →

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Why Are Homeowners Removing the Fireplace?

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Some homeowners are viewing the fireplace as more of a liability than an asset—and they’re opting to remove it. After all, there are an average of 22,300 fireplace, chimney, or chimney connector fires each year, according to the Consumer Product … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Changes Coming in 2020 Real Estate—and What Buyers and Sellers Need to Do

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

It has, in fact, been the most consequential stretch in American real estate history, one that has fundamentally altered the landscape. Cosmopolitan coastal cities are out; affordable midsize cities are in. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are no longer the … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged 15-year, 21, 30 year fixed mortgage, 30 year fixed rate, 30 year mortgage, 30-year, accounts, Active, active resale, activities, adult, adults, affordable, affordable homes, affordable housing, agents, boomers, borrower, borrowers, borrowing, buy a home, buy a house, buying a home | Comments Off

Priced Out Young Adults Shop for Investment Homes Far Away

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

September 11, 2019 Millennials who have been priced out of their local housing market are jumping online and searching for investment properties to buy elsewhere, Curbed.com reports. “We find that millennials see the investment landscape very different than their parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged 15-year, 30 year fixed mortgage, adults, afford, affordable, affordable homes, affordable housing, appraisal, average, constraints, cost of living, cost of ownership, costs, down payment, home prices, home purchases, home sale, home sales, housing markets, housing prices, national association of realtors, pricing, property values, Real Estate for sale | Comments Off

Gap Widens Between What Buyers Want, What’s for Sale

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Home buyers are finding fewer homes for sale that are meeting their price expectations. Half of all home buyers say they’re looking for a home priced under $288,000. But that is 9.1% below—or $27,000 less–than the median list price of … Continue reading →

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Super-Busy People Reveal Their Habits for a Tranquil Home

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Three young entrepreneurs give tips on staying organized and calm while living hectic lives. Life is crazy. Cah-ray-zee. And while you wouldn’t have it any other way from 9 to 5 (OK, more like 8 to 7), the insanity should … Continue reading →

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Lower Mortgage Rates May Sprout Early Spring Buying Season

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Mortgage rates inched lower for the third consecutive week. Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater says the lower rates bode well for the spring home buying season, typically the busiest time of the year for home shopping. “Mortgage rates … … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: adults

8 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips that Every Homeowner Should Know

What Will Homes Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Why Are Homeowners Removing the Fireplace?

The Biggest Changes Coming in 2020 Real Estate—and What Buyers and Sellers Need to Do

Priced Out Young Adults Shop for Investment Homes Far Away

Gap Widens Between What Buyers Want, What’s for Sale

Super-Busy People Reveal Their Habits for a Tranquil Home

Lower Mortgage Rates May Sprout Early Spring Buying Season

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