Tag Archives: market

NW Dominates Home Price Increases

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 06, 2016 Western states dominate the list of states seeing the largest year-over-year increases in sales prices. But there is a notable exception — California. Instead, the state of Washington is posting the … Continue reading →

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First-Time Buyers May Face a Difficult Spring

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Millennials may finally be ready to buy this spring, thanks to an improving job market, low mortgage rates, and record apartment rents. But the big question: Will they be able to? … Continue reading →

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5 Inspection Problems Sellers Can Avoid

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, March 09, 2016 The home inspection is perhaps the rockiest phase of a home purchase because the issues that arise could scare buyers off. But there are typical problems that sellers can be … Continue reading →

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Color Your Way to Marketing Success

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 12, 2016 If you’re looking to freshen up your marketing materials this year, make sure you know how colors can impact consumer perception of your real estate brand. TruConversion, a conversion rate optimization … Continue reading →

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Fewer Buyers Are Bringing All-Cash to Close

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 05, 2016 One in three buyers paid all-cash to close on their real estate transactions near the end of 2015, according to new data from CoreLogic. The share of all-cash transactions dropped to … Continue reading →

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First-Floor Master Suites: In or Out?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, February 02, 2016 As baby boomers reach retirement age, accessibility has become a popular buzzword in home design. As such, master suites on the main floor are a growing trend in new-home construction. BUILDER … Continue reading →

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The Proper Home Seller Etiquette

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, January 26, 2016 What unwritten etiquette rules should home sellers follow to show their home to potential buyers? Realtor.com® recently highlighted a few of these must-follow etiquette tips that you’ll want to share 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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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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