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October
27

October 27th, 2021 by

Interested in building your net worth? Look to homeownership. According to Freddie Mac, NAR & Realtor.com, Americans have gained an incredible amount of home equity this year alone.

Categories: Sellers
Tags: REALTORS, Home Sales, Sellers, Buyers, home mortgage
October
22

October 22nd, 2021 by

Let's be honest: Spending money can sometimes be too easy for our own good. With a few purchases here, a few purchases there, bills and receipts add up quickly, and before we know it­–poof!–it seems like our money has disappeared.

Only it wasn't a magic trick; it was likely a lack of self-control, financial awareness, or both. If you find this disappearing act happening often or simply want to start saving more money, try these nine tips from American Consumer Credit Counseling to help you reign in your spending:

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Categories: Tips
Tags: How To, date night, Money saving tips, Buyers, Decorating
October
19

October 19th, 2021 by

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:

  • 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space
  • 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices)
  • 46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space
  • 42% of respondents want an au pair/in-law suite
  • 39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space

If you're a homeowner who wants to add any of the above, you have two options: renovate yo...

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Categories: Buyers
Tags: Buyers
October
11

October 11th, 2021 by

There's a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what's happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is very low, prices can rise significantly.

Understanding the impact both supply and demand have can provide the answers to a few popular questions about today's housing market:

  • Why are prices rising?
  • Where are prices headed?
  • What does this mean for homebuyers?

Why Are Prices Rising?

According to the latest Home Price Insights report from CoreLogic, home prices have risen 18.1% since this time last year. But what's d...

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Categories: Buyers
Tags: Sellers, Buyers, home mortgage
October
8

October 8th, 2021 by

Smart appliances can make life easier and more convenient. Since the technology is relatively new, many manufacturers are still working out problems and resolving glitches. Before you purchase a smart appliance, it's important to understand what they have to offer and to be aware of potential pitfalls.

Popular Smart Appliances

A smart refrigerator can make grocery shopping easier. A camera allows you to peek inside the fridge even if you aren't home, and you can keep a running list of what you need. You can also control the temperature and humidity to keep your food fresh as long as possible.

Smart refrigerators are much more expensive than traditional ones, and they are more expensive to repair. There is also the risk of viruses. If you have link...

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Categories: Tips
Tags: Home, Improvement, Ideas, Technology, Buyers, Decorating
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