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Home Sales Zoom to Highest Pace in Decade

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, April 21, 2017 This spring’s housing mantra: Going, going, gone! “Severe” housing shortages are prompting existing homes to sell significantly faster this year, propelling home sales to the highest pace in more than a … Continue reading →

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Fewer New Homes in Pipeline Pushes Up Prices

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Nationwide housing starts dropped in March, despite continued high buyer demand, which is adding pressure to overall home prices. Housing starts for single-family and multifamily homes dropped 6.8 percent in March … Continue reading →

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Watch for These Open House Red Flags

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 12, 2017 How fast can you pick out signs of deferred maintenance in a listing? Realtor.com® recently spotlighted several red flags to watch for at an open house. Intense scents. The stronger the … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Surprise By Nearing 2017 Low

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, April 07, 2017 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped lower for the third consecutive week and neared its low for 2017, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “The 10-year Treasury yield was … Continue reading →

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4 Genius Yard Upgrades Even a Klutz Can Crush

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

No DIY skills necessary for these outdoor projects. Did we mention they’re really, really easy? You don’t need to be the host of an extreme home makeover show to build an amazing backyard. In fact, the transformative projects below are … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Got Cheaper This Week

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, March 31, 2017 For the second consecutive week, average mortgage rates fell, lowering the borrowing costs of buyers. “The 10-year Treasury yield remained relatively flat this week,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. … Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Leap 5.5% in February

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (March 29, 2017) — Pending home sales rebounded sharply in February to their highest level in nearly a year and second-highest level in over a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions saw a notable … Continue reading →

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Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here’s when that happens. You’ve got all the loyalty apps (free burrito after you buy 10!), you shopped around for the lowest rate on your mortgage, and you never go to … Continue reading →

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How a Smart Home Is at Risk

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, March 23, 2017 Smart homes can be susceptible to viruses, if homeowners aren’t careful. Many smart home devices are vulnerable, security experts say. A flood of inexpensive security cameras, thermostats, and other internet-connected devices … Continue reading →

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Home Sales Zoom to Highest Pace in Decade

Fewer New Homes in Pipeline Pushes Up Prices

Watch for These Open House Red Flags

Mortgage Rates Surprise By Nearing 2017 Low

4 Genius Yard Upgrades Even a Klutz Can Crush

Mortgage Rates Got Cheaper This Week

Pending Home Sales Leap 5.5% in February

Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

How a Smart Home Is at Risk

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