Tag Archives: housing

Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Erin Johnston

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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One vs. Two-Story Homes: Which Dominates?

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Erin Johnston

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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What Are Americans’ Top Housing Concerns?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 27, 2016 It might not be all low inventory and high prices. It seems Americans have a confidence problem when it comes to the housing market. They’re increasingly apprehensive to move forward, citing concerns over … 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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Yun: ‘Flashing Yellow Lights on Affordability’

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 27, 2016 The median price of an existing home reached a new record last month at $239,700. That price increase was primarily driven by repeat buyers trading up or downsizing from their current … Continue reading →

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