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The Power of Pets

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Erin Johnston

January 2016 | By Melissa Dittmann Tracey The real estate business traditionally has shown scant love for pets. The conventional wisdom held that sellers should conceal all traces of their dogs or cats—the toys, bowls, beds, even the animals themselves—when … 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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Market Unrest Pushes Down Mortgage Rates

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 22, 2016 For the third consecutive week, mortgage rates edged down, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continuing its run below 4 percent, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “The Freddie … 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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What Americans Say Would Make Them Move

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  Daily Real Estate News | Monday, January 11, 2016 What states are the top picks for Americans looking to move? Florida, California, Hawaii, Colorado, and New York, according to a new survey by Harris Poll of more than 2,200 … Continue reading →

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How Did Housing Really Do in 2015?

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 08, 2016 The housing market improved in 2015, but how close is it to finally to being back to normal? Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com®, weighs in on how the housing market … 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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Letting in Some Light

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, December 28, 2015 This time of year, even the brightest of listings can easily come off as dark and uninviting. With shorter days in mind, design site PureWow offers a guide to window treatment pick-me-ups … Continue reading →

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