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Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 08, 2017 Homes are actually more affordable now than they were in the late 1990s, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor Report by Black Knight Inc., a mortgage data and performance information provider. … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (October 20, 2017) — After three straight monthly declines, existing-home sales slightly reversed course in September, but ongoing supply shortages and recent hurricanes muted overall activity and caused sales to fall back on an annual basis, according to the … Continue reading →

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How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 11, 2017 It could be the deal of a lifetime or your client’s worst nightmare. But just because a house has been condemned doesn’t mean it can’t be a fit for buyers who … Continue reading →

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The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 02, 2017 Home builders and designers say demand is increasing for more flexible living spaces, giving rise once again to “bonus” or “multipurpose” rooms, The Wall Street Journal reports. Such rooms offer extra … Continue reading →

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7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Wendy Helfenbaum | Sep 21, 2017 Every successful home search begins with a wish list. Armed with your inventory of must-haves, you’ll know how to focus your search and recognize a potential home that isn’t worth your time. Still, there’s a … Continue reading →

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What “Great Bones” Really Means

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 “This house has great bones.” As a real estate professional, you’ve heard the phrase countless times. You’ve probably even uttered it more than once. But what do we really mean when … Continue reading →

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A Sign That More Housing Inventory Is Coming

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, September 11, 2017 Homeowners who have decided to stay put in their current properties may soon be ready for a move, helping to relieve stubbornly tight housing inventory. The evidence is in Fannie Mae’s … Continue reading →

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3 Remodeling Mistakes That Hurt Resale Values

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 28, 2017 “Projects that take a home significantly beyond community norms are often not worth the cost when the owner sells the home,” says Scott Robinson, president of the Appraisal Institute. “If the … Continue reading →

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Are Open Floor Plans Losing Appeal?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 21, 2017 Open floor plans, which typically combine the kitchen, living room, and dining room in one large, open area, have dominated home design trends in recent years. But now, buyers may be … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: look

Homes Are More Affordable Than 20 Years Ago

Existing-Home Sales Inch 0.7 Percent Higher in September

How Big a Gamble is a Condemned Home?

The “Bonus Room” Makes a Comeback

7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

What “Great Bones” Really Means

A Sign That More Housing Inventory Is Coming

3 Remodeling Mistakes That Hurt Resale Values

Are Open Floor Plans Losing Appeal?

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