Tag Archives: housing

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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Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, February 29, 2016 Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job creation — arguably the most … Continue reading →

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4 Must-Know Tips for Buying, Selling in 2016

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 15, 2016 What do buyers and sellers need to know to be smart about the housing market in 2016? “The 2016 housing market is forecasted to be mainly a seller’s market, filled with … Continue reading →

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Trends That’ll Influence Homes in 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Erin Johnston

January 2016 | By Barbara Ballinger Design changes, as does architecture. Trends don’t emerge as rapidly here as they do in say, food or fashion, but the economy, the environment, and demographics all spur shifts in the choices of materials, … Continue reading →

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‘Remarkable Improvement’ in Foreclosures

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, January 13, 2016 The foreclosure crisis is becoming a fading memory for the housing market. Foreclosure inventory nationwide plunged 21.8 percent in November 2015 year over year, while completed foreclosures dropped by 18.8 … Continue reading →

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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Erin Johnston

By: G. M. Filisko When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Make sure you have the time, skills, and desire to embark on home improvement projects before … Continue reading →

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5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 22, 2015 This year may have marked the best for housing since 2007, but the market will likely get even rosier in 2016, according to a recent real estate forecast by realtor.com®. One … Continue reading →

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The Understated Master Bathroom

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Forget the extravagant bling of the 1980s and monochromatic spa look of more recent years. Home owners desire a more affordable, personal style, along with water and energy conservation. By Barbara Ballinger Master bathrooms, along with the average home’s overall … Continue reading →

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For Owners: Best Time to Remodel Is Now

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 19, 2015 As home values continue to rise, more home owners may find now is the best time to add to that value even more. Spending on home remodeling is expected to climb … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: housing

8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

4 Must-Know Tips for Buying, Selling in 2016

Trends That’ll Influence Homes in 2016

‘Remarkable Improvement’ in Foreclosures

How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016

The Understated Master Bathroom

For Owners: Best Time to Remodel Is Now

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