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Home Maintenance and Remodeling How To Extend the Life of Your Outdoor Living Space One of life’s simple luxuries is an evening spent outdoors delighting in the warmth and soft breezes of the season. But time and weather can take a toll on porches, decks and patios, so consider these do’s and don’ts for your outdoor living space.DO pressure wash and stain wood decks every couple of years. DON’T use harsh chemicals […]
Buying and Selling Tips How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and non-financial benefits, so that interest is understandable. However, it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in the coming year. Experts project a […]
Adventures in Real Estate The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.” Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s […]
Home Maintenance and Remodeling Are Smart Appliances Right for Your Home? Smart home appliances can make your life easier, and if you’re renovating your home, you’re likely wondering if they’re a worthwhile addition to your new-and-improved space. They have plenty of benefits: Everything from smart refrigerators, oven ranges, thermostats, monitoring systems, plugs, light bulbs, and even locks can offer you complete remote control over the things you use most. They […]
Buying and Selling Tips Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome […]
Buying and Selling Tips The Top Reasons for Selling Your House Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started […]
Buying and Selling Tips Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in […]
Home Maintenance and Remodeling 7 Easy Home Improvement Tips Whether you’re thinking of selling your house this year—or just like the idea of a return on your investment (who doesn’t?)—certain ROI home improvements can not only make your house look better, but also increase its market value. Read on for a few DIY projects that have proven their worth. 1. Make a good first impression […]
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Adventures in Real Estate Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is […]
Design Trends Home Organizing Ideas – 4 Ways to Keep Rooms Orderly Organizing every room can feel like a mountain to climb, but with the right strategy and home-organizing ideas from the experts, it quickly becomes achievable. Here are some tips:1. Focus On One Room At A Time Start small and focus on one area, work on it and complete it, then stop2. Group Like-With-LikeDesignating an area for […]
Design Trends How to Brighten a Dark Room During Winter Come January, staying indoors can feel less like a treat and more like you’re living in a cave. Here’s how to make your house lighter, brighter, and cheerier with more natural light! ⏺ Try taking the screens off your windows. You’ll get 30% more sunlight shining indoors. Here’s the best part: Sunlight warms your room […]
Adventures in Real Estate Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for […]
Adventures in Real Estate Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Because there was […]
Adventures in Real Estate What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023 The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something that’s never happened before in a calendar year. This […]
Buying and Selling Tips Pros and Cons of Building a House Building a new home precisely to your specifications can be a dream come true. If you’re thinking about building, there are important details to consider and decisions to make before you commit. Consider these pros and cons to help you decide if new construction is right for you or if buying an existing home is […]
Home Maintenance and Remodeling Annual Plumbing Inspection and Maintenance Damage due to faulty plumbing can lead to extensive, costly repairs. But you can protect yourself from an avoidable disaster with a little preventive maintenance. In fact, regular plumbing inspections can be one of a homeowner’s smartest investments. Schedule an annual inspection with a licensed plumber to address these costly mishaps.Mold GrowthUnidentified leaks, even small […]
Buying and Selling Tips What’s Going on with Home Prices? If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in each local market. That means, moving […]
Buying and Selling Tips Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising […]
Home Maintenance and Remodeling Holiday Storage Hacks Treasured holiday decorations come in all shapes and sizes. Many can be especially delicate and tricky to keep in one piece. Thankfully, with a few clever storage hacks, you can keep your holiday decor merry and bright for years to come.Egg CartonsThese make egg-cellent storage for tiny round ornaments.Coffee FiltersSoft, flexible and sturdy filters are […]
Buying and Selling Tips Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown. Fewer Homes for Sale than Pre-Pandemic While […]

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