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Study: Outdoor Projects Pay Back at Resale
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Home owners may want to focus more of their remodeling dollars on boosting curb appeal. Outdoor remodeling projects not only offer some of the highest returns at resale, they can also … Continue reading
Posted in Real Estate News
Tagged buyers, curb appeal, home, homes, landscape, lawn, lawn care, real estate, remodeling, remodeling project, remodeling projects, resale, value
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5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Listing
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, September 22, 2016 Pay attention to the curb appeal of the home you’re showing. From the driveway to the front yard and home exterior, the outside of the home is a big key to … Continue reading
Posted in Real Estate News
Tagged branches, bushes, clean, curb appeal, driveway, flowers, front yard, grass, home, home exterior, landscape, light fixtures, lights, mailbox, mow grass, outside, paint, plants, polish, power wash, trees
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Paint Colors That Make a Room Look Bigger
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 9, 2016 A room’s size is sometimes a matter of perception, and the paint color on the walls has a lot to with that perception. Some colors can actually make a room appear … Continue reading
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Tagged bigger room, clean, home, house, lighting, look, paint, perception, real estate, realtor, room, shape, size
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HARP Extended to 2017 as Bridge to New Refi Program
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 29, 2016 The Federal Housing Finance Agency is extending the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) until Sept. 30, 2017. The FHFA estimates that more than 300,000 home owners could still benefit by refinancing … Continue reading
Posted in Mortage/ Finance News
Tagged borrowers, credit, Fannie Mae, financing, freddie mac, government, home, Mortgage, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, refinancing
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Will That Home Work as You Age?
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Many older adults say they want to stay put in their homes as they age. But how many older adults will actually be able to do so is another question. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips, Real Estate News
Tagged home, homes, house, housing, NAR, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, shopping, WA
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Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Home values can get a big increase from having a highly rated school nearby. According to the new ATTOM Data Solutions 2016 Schools and Housing Report, homes in ZIP codes with … Continue reading
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Tagged home, home prices, home value, Homebuyer, homes, housing, market, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, Sale, Sales, WA
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Renovation Tips to Attract Millennial Buyers
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 09, 2016 Generation Y makes up the largest pool of potential buyers, and builders and current home owners alike are keeping their needs in mind when building and renovating homes. The millennial … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips
Tagged building, buyers, home, home search, homes, house, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor, realtors, WA
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One vs. Two-Story Homes: Which Dominates?
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Most people prefer a single-story home, one study reports. But home shoppers may have a more difficult time finding a one-story home in some regions of the country. The greatest shares … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, family, home, homes, housing, News, real estate, realtor, WA
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