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84% of Americans See Homeownership as Good Investment

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (July 12, 2017) — According to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2017 National Housing Pulse Survey, concerns over housing affordability show clear demographic divides especially among unmarried and non-white Americans. More than five out of 10 unmarried and non-white … Continue reading →

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5 Crucial Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Matt Christensen | Jun 2, 2017 Moving into a home you’ve just bought is exciting—and sometimes exasperating. That’s because, although you might love your new place, you don’t know it all that well—which means that sooner or later, you’re bound … 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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What Do Real Estate Pros Look for When It’s Their Turn to Buy?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

What you really need to know about buying — from the people who house hunt for a living. Take the long view when you’re buying, says Chicago agent Pekarsky. He plans to start a family in a few years, so … Continue reading →

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2017 Home Design Trends

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

December 2016 | By Barbara Ballinger Housing styles emerge slowly and typically appeal first to cutting-edge architects, builders, and interior designers. As a trend spreads and gains wider interest, it may go mainstream, become almost ubiquitous, and eventually lose its … Continue reading →

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Parents With Kids Really Need Your Help

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, November 01, 2016 Families moving with children can face a lot of complications and time pressures during a real estate transaction. Fifty-three percent of families with children under the age of 18 report that … Continue reading →

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When Home Additions Hurt and Help Resale

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Your clients shouldn’t automatically assume that adding extra square footage to their home will raise its value at resale. In the case of a 1917 Cotswold-style Craftsman in Pasadena, Calif., the … Continue reading →

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Do Your Buyers Think About Quality of Life?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Debbie Prosser

October 2016 | By Melissa Dittmann Tracey They may judge homes based on superficial elements when they should be going deeper than that. One real estate agent encourages buyers to look at factors of a property that impact their mental, … Continue reading →

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84% of Americans See Homeownership as Good Investment

5 Crucial Questions Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers Before Moving In

How to Choose a Neighborhood

5 Reasons You’ll Regret Painting Your Brick House

What Do Real Estate Pros Look for When It’s Their Turn to Buy?

Parents With Kids Really Need Your Help

When Home Additions Hurt and Help Resale

Do Your Buyers Think About Quality of Life?

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