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Existing-Home Sales Retreat 1.8% in June

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2017) — Existing-home sales slipped in June as low supply kept homes selling at a near record pace but ultimately ended up muting overall activity, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Only the Midwest saw an … Continue reading →

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You Could Be Wrecking Your Home & Not Know It

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

First-time homeowners often make these 9 common — and avoidable — mistakes. Don’t be one of them. You haven’t felt like this since you were a teenager. You have a crush on your new house. (You’re officially a home buyer … Continue reading →

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4 Things Home Inspectors Don’t Often Check

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 05, 2017 Most home inspectors carefully scrutinize a house from top to bottom, many with checklists that contain more than 1,600 features to evaluate. But some items require a specialist for a more … Continue reading →

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4 Curb Appeal Projects to Max Out Your Home’s Value

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

The yard of your dreams just might be more achievable than you thought. You’ve been spending so much time on projects inside your home (like that new shower you have to drag yourself out of), that your front yard is … Continue reading →

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12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 12, 2017 What will it take to make homeownership a national priority? Despite the addition of about 11.8 million households between 2006 and 2016, there are roughly 1 million fewer homeowners today than … Continue reading →

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5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

One of the biggest misconceptions of homebuying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down. Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get … Continue reading →

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Time on Market Hits New Low in April

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Low inventory pushed existing-home sales down in April and sped up the median number of days a home sat on the market to a new low of 29 days, the National … Continue reading →

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How to Choose a Neighborhood

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

9 key questions to answer when you’re location shopping. Location is everything when you’re searching for a home. Finding your dream neighborhood may seem like the easiest part, but once you factor in budget, non-negotiable home features, and proximity to … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons You’ll Regret Painting Your Brick House

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

The best paint for brick? No paint at all (in most cases). Here’s why. Brick, brick, brick. All the homes in your neighborhood are brick. You’re itching to paint over that red-orange-brown color palette so your home’s personality can shine … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: look

Existing-Home Sales Retreat 1.8% in June

You Could Be Wrecking Your Home & Not Know It

4 Things Home Inspectors Don’t Often Check

4 Curb Appeal Projects to Max Out Your Home’s Value

12M New Households, 1M Fewer Homeowners

5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Time on Market Hits New Low in April

How to Choose a Neighborhood

5 Reasons You’ll Regret Painting Your Brick House

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