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Renovation Tips to Attract Millennial Buyers

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  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 →

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4 Common Home Buyer Oversights

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 02, 2016 Buyers on the hunt for the perfect home often overlook common issues that could cost them thousands of dollars and give them buyer’s remorse later on. As their real estate professional, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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The Best Choices for Pet-Friendly Flooring

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 20, 2016 If you’re looking for pet-friendly flooring, you can’t go wrong with porcelain tile. A recent article from This Old House points out that not only is porcelain tile moisture-proof, it’s also … Continue reading →

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Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 13, 2016 Down payment assistance programs can help home buyers save big over the lifespan of a loan. On average, qualifying home buyers can save $17,766 over the life of the loan, according … Continue reading →

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