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Hacker Alert: Change Your E-Mail Password Now

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, May 06, 2016 Reuters reports that a Russian hacker was able to gain access to hundreds of millions of accounts on the most popular e-mail servers, putting users’ names and passwords at risk, and … Continue reading →

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4 Factors Boosting Housing This Month

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 18, 2016 Warmer weather across the country is drawing more people to look at open houses and available homes this month, says Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are four current housing market … Continue reading →

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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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9 Neighborhood Features That Hamper Values

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 28, 2016 Certain neighborhood features near a home – like cemeteries and power plants — could drag down a home’s price. Realtor.com® recently identified which of those features could have the biggest impact. … Continue reading →

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Fed Leaves Rates Alone: What This Means for Mortgages

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will not raise interest rates as quickly as they had originally anticipated. The Fed dimmed its outlook as the economy showed signs of slowing. … Continue reading →

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3 Tips to Keep Stainless Steel Shining

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, March 14, 2016 Stainless steel appliances can be prone to smudges. How can you keep that metallic look shining for open houses and home showings? RISMedia recently highlighted some of the following simple tips … Continue reading →

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Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, February 29, 2016 Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job creation — arguably the most … Continue reading →

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8 Bad ‘Home Improvement’ Habits

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 26, 2016 Home owners can overdo it when it comes to the upkeep of their home. This Old House recently spotlighted several ways that home owners’ enthusiasm for home ownership may actually harm … Continue reading →

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How to Spot a Home Improvement Scam

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 19, 2016 Home owners looking to spruce up their homes need to make sure they don’t get duped by those who claim to be remodeling contractors. How do you spot a scammer? Will … Continue reading →

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