This spring’s real estate market is coming in strong. New data released by realtor.com shows that homes in May are moving off the market at the fastest pace seen since the housing recovery began, despite record-high asking prices. Based on realtor.com's preliminary findings, homes spent a median of 65 days on the market in May—the…
As you begin the journey of homeownership, you’ll need to take steps to insure it as buying a home is a major investment. To make sure that you get the best protection for your home, consider the following six policy suggestions. Your Home’s Location Before agreeing to an insurance policy, assess your home’s surrounding area…
March is now the advent of the spring home-buying season. As the supply of available properties continues to lag demand in most areas of the country, competition between buyers is growing. This situation is changing many of the longstanding rules of real estate. Where the spring buying season once started in early May, more buyers…
Thanks to increased awareness and education, saving energy is something valued at all levels of society. Without a doubt, bolstering energy efficiency is crucial for preserving the future of our shared natural environment. However, there are plenty of more practical, down-to-earth reasons for making upgrades that improve your home's energy efficiency. Besides reducing your monthly…
Everyone wants to retain a high home value, and location plays a key role. Although not many people would imagine living next to a specialty grocery store makes a difference, Zillow uncovered homes near Whole Foods and Trader Joe's have the highest values. This phenomenon is linked to " The Starbucks Effect." During the time…
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Purchasing your own home is a wonderful achievement, but it's important that you're well informed before you make this decision. Answer these questions first. 1. How's your credit record? If you're dealing with a troubled credit history, then this may not be the best time to consider purchasing a home. A poor credit score may…
It looks like millennials are finally jumping into the home ownership phase of their grownup lives. Reports from Realtor.com identified some hot spots where millennials accounted for a significant portion of new mortgages. Some of these cities are not the usual millennial haunts: Des Moines, Iowa; Provo, Utah and the cities of Baton Rouge Lafayette,…
You have probably dropped a load of money on Christmas gifts and do not want any extra expenses. To curb energy bills, here are 10 simple tips that will help you conserve energy. 1. Switch to LED LightsRunning LED lights costs a fraction of the money it takes to use standard bulbs. As you decorate…
Despite a recent slump in pending home sales, October enjoyed a slight upward swing with the number of contracts signed. According to the National Association of Realtors, the Pending Home Sales Index rose to 107.7 for the month. This number is 3.9 percent higher than this time last year. The index is often used to…