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2016 Cars: Bigger Is Better Again
December 2015 | By Paul A. Eisenstein Oh, what a difference a year makes. This time last year, the new-car market in the U.S. was still recovering from one of its worst-ever downturns, and motorists were focused on downsizing … Continue reading
3 Ways to Buy Remotely With Confidence
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 16, 2015 It may seem impractical to purchase a home sight unseen, but one in five buyers have made an offer on a property without ever visiting it, according to a recent BusinessWire … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, home, national association of realtors, neighborhood, offer, property, real estate, realtor, sellers, walk through
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How Long it Takes to Save for a Down Payment
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, December 11, 2015 Which age groups are financially fit to buy homes the fastest? Hanley Wood’s Data Studio recently used Metrostudy and Census data to find out how long it would take each generation … Continue reading
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Tagged home, homes, house, Mortgage, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor, realtors
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Mortgage Rates Still Below 4%, For Now
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, December 04, 2015 For the third consecutive week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, offering home buyers a chance to lock in lower mortgage rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s largely predicted move to raise … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 30-year, buyers, freddie mac, home, home buyer, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor
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Stage the Bathroom: 7 Simple Ideas
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Since 2000, the standard home for-sale was about 1,800 square feet – which mostly stayed steady for several years. But lately, the standard new home has swelled to 2,200 square feet, according to the … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, home, homes, national association of realtors, News, realtor, Sale, staging, WA
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5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Imagine you’re preparing to host your annual holiday party, and you’re past the point of no return. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking, holidays, national association of realtors, realtor, Thanksgiving
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4 Amenities Trending With Buyers
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, November 03, 2015 Several home features are gaining momentum in real estate. Here are four that home shoppers are showing more desire for, according to a recent article at CBSHome.com. You may want to … Continue reading
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Mortgage Rates Are Staying Below 4%
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, October 16, 2015 Interest rates may remain lower longer than originally expected. The Federal Reserve released recent comments that suggested it may continue to hold off in raising short-term interest rates and weaker-than-expected consumer … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 30-year, AGO, ARM, federal reserve, freddie mac, Interest Rate, interest rates, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, WA
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