You’ve decided to buy a property in a gated community. But you wonder, “Is living in such a place something you’d like?” Although it sounds quite upscale, gated living comes with both perks and a few drawbacks. Here, Realtor.com offers a candid list of pros and cons of gated communities from the perspective of real estate agents,…
It’s a good bet that certain home upgrades—the kitchen and master bathroom, in particular—will increase the value of your home. But some neighborhood features are so attractive to buyers that they also can increase your home’s value. Here, Trulia discusses eight neighborhood and community amenities that shouldn’t be overlooked. Hiking trails Neighborhoods with access to hiking…
The average size of new homes built in 2016 was 2,634 square feet compared with 2,689 square feet the previous year, per recent U.S. Census Bureau data. This shows that the home-building industry is preparing for the coming wave of first-time buyers, according to newly released research and survey results from the National Association of…