Existing-Home Sales Have Banner 2016, Hitting Decade High
Existing-home sales had a banner 2016, amounting to 5.45 million—an increase from 5.25 million in 2015 and a decade-high from...
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Trump Administration ‘Indefinitely’ Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Cut
The recent reduction in annual mortgage insurance premiums for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages has been "suspended indefinitely," the U.S....
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Scaring Off First-Time Homebuyers?
First-time homebuyers are shying away from their plans to purchase this spring, according to a recently released report by realtor.com®,...
Design for Days: 100 Years of Home-Building
Take a field trip to your hometown's historic district and stroll the sidewalk. Blur the cars out of focus and...
10 Tips to Apply before Your Next Open House
Have you ever left your open house feeling like something wasn't right? Perhaps you wondered if one of your open...
Hopes High as Home Builders Encouraged by New Administration
Home builders have high hopes for the year ahead, anticipating a solid real estate market while being encouraged by the...
Cost vs. Value: Which Home Improvements Offer the Highest ROI in 2017?
With the many different projects reported annually in Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, not much has changed from last...
Carson Makes Case for HUD Secretary, Sharing ‘Holistic’ Approach
A Senate Committee on Thursday evaluated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary nominee Ben Carson in a hearing...
Square Footage Shrinks in Response to First-Time Homebuyers
The average home built in 2016 was 2,634 square feet, smaller than homes built the year prior, per recent data...
Is Real Estate a ‘Team’ Sport? You Decide
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there are just over one million active real estate licensees in the United...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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