The anticipation was palpable for weeks, an imaginary sweet and tangy amuse bouche on the tip of my tongue. It was A dream come true - my birthday destination vacation. My 52nd year on this planet. I was ready. I was excited. I was thrilled. We drove up from LA, Highway 1 all the way to arrive…
Statistical evidence continues to confirm that the housing market has entered a phase of robust growth and appreciating values. August single-family home and condominium sales remained on pace for an eight-year record in 110 out of 204 metropolitan areas. Existing home and condo sales rose by 5.4 percent as of August 2015, which is the…
Stunning imagery of our beautiful Manhattan Beach thank you Scott McFarlane! Manhattan Beach, California (from above) from Scott McFarlane (smFilms) on Vimeo.
Years ago, $1 million was considered a large sum of money. Today, depending on the market, a buyer may purchase a mansion or a starter home for this amount. It is always fun to uncover neighborhoods with the most $1 million-plus homes. 1. Vineyard Haven, MA Near Martha's Vineyard, the area is filled with sun…
With rents escalating, many people are discovering that owning their own home is financially favorable to renting. Recent studies show that the country’s housing market is starting to trend toward buying being your best option. Leveling Off Major cities like New York, Cleveland and Chicago have become places where it’s better to buy than rent.…
If you're thinking about selling your home, then you might be a little worried that the condition of your residence may cause the price to plummet. Everyone doesn't have the perfect home, but you can leave your prospective buyers with some positive thoughts with a few inexpensive touches that will leave your home looking fabulous.…
A Huge Comeback for Homebuyers In generations past, growing up and owning a home was often considered a sure thing in the minds of America's youth. The dream of home ownership seems to have fallen by the wayside over the years in favor of easy rental options, but new reports show that owning a home…
Over the last few years, two disconcerting trends have been rearing their ugly heads in the housing industry. The first is that household formation has been standing still while the second is a dwindling rate of homeownership. However, the first trend may be recovering since the millennial generation is starting to make its way into…
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