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Midyear Forecast: Home Sales, Prices to Rise Despite Inventory, Affordability Challenges

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2018) – A stronger economy, wage growth and an improving job market are expected to march home sales and prices higher in 2018, but low supply and weakening affordability will tamper the rate of increases, according to … Continue reading →

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17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make that prove it. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub Image: Realproimages.com If resale value is important to you, don’t get rid … Continue reading →

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The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make … Continue reading →

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5 Things That Will Totally Ruin Your Bathroom Remodel

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

There is one paint color you must avoid at all costs (see #5) A clean, well-planned, and stunning bathroom is every homeowner’s goal. But creating it can be a bit of a sticky wicket. All that water, humidity, and artificial … Continue reading →

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Tech Up Your Style

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine The mega consumer electronic showcase, CES, lands in Las Vegas this week. It may not be the place you typically go to for décor trends, but technology is having an undeniable influence in … Continue reading →

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When to Drop Your Listing Price

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Though low inventory is prompting buyers to raise their offers in order to beat out competitors, you still want your sellers to know: an overpriced listing will linger on the market. Buyers pay attention to … Continue reading →

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5 Doable DIY Projects to Send Your Home Equity Soaring

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

A new front door has the highest ROI, not to mention the boost in curb appeal. You’re going to save money with DIY home improvement projects. Sure, everybody knows that. But did you know how much? Cut professionals out of … Continue reading →

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6 Near-Genius Ways to Fool Burglars Into Thinking You’re Home

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Your home: You love it, but sometimes you have to leave it. Whether it’s the eight hours a day or eight days on a dreamy beach, allowing your biggest investment to fend for itself can be stressful. And it’s a … Continue reading →

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9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

By Julie Ryan Evans | When it comes time to sell your house, having a great listing agent is one of the keys to making it happen. And yet, the agent can’t do it all—your help is needed. Help your agent help you! Ideally, you will have … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: work

Midyear Forecast: Home Sales, Prices to Rise Despite Inventory, Affordability Challenges

17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House

The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

5 Things That Will Totally Ruin Your Bathroom Remodel

Tech Up Your Style

When to Drop Your Listing Price

5 Doable DIY Projects to Send Your Home Equity Soaring

6 Near-Genius Ways to Fool Burglars Into Thinking You’re Home

9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

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