Oct 29
How We’ll Avoid Another Recession The economy may be showing signs of slowing lately, but the housing market is likely to keep its positive momentum rolling, writes Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, in a new column for Forbes. In fact, he predicts that it will be housing market …
Oct 28
Home Designs That Buyers Love Most Hollywood-inspired homes that have the “look, but don’t touch elegance” are a fading trend and home owners now are preferring natural, comfortable spaces. Consumers’ three favorite home designs are: Inviting, Rustic, and Beachside Charm, according to a new survey conducted by realtor.com®. Visitors were asked to vote for their …
Oct 27
4 New-Home Upgrades to Do Now For new-home buyers, they have some tough decisions to make: Which extra features are worth the extra money and which ones aren’t? Some upgrades buyers can easily put off without breaking the bank. But for others, buyers may be wise to get them done right away. Realtor.com® recently …
Oct 23
3 Key Areas to Focus On in Your Marketing What are some of the most effective ways for businesses to reach prospects? Content marketing agencies Fractl and Moz gauged consumer perceptions toward various marketing tactics across industries, surveying more than 1,000 people such as about what influences their buying decisions and how often they …
Oct 22
Smart Homes Security a Leaky Kettle The Internet-connected home brings with it more conveniences than you can count. But the flip side might be the concern that any device in the home can be the one that lets hackers take over. One case in point: The iKettle, a popular device to heat water for …
Oct 21
Cool Home Features That Can Deter Buyers Several amenities that often are viewed as favorites by home by owners may actually make the home more difficult to sell. Realtor.com® recently highlighted a few “awesome features” that surprisingly can limit your buyer pool. Such as: Nearby retail. Some buyers will be drawn to restaurants and …
Oct 20
For Owners: Best Time to Remodel Is Now As home values continue to rise, more home owners may find now is the best time to add to that value even more. Spending on home remodeling is expected to climb from 2.4 percent in the second quarter to 6.8 percent by the second quarter …
Oct 16
Top 3 Reasons Why Americans Want to Own The top reasons Americans say they want to own a home: The opportunity to build equity, the desire for a stable and safe environment, and the freedom to choose their neighborhood. That’s according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2015 National Housing Pulse Survey, a poll …
Oct 15
Real Estate’s Hot New Sector: Storage Units It’s a good time to be in the storage unit business: Rents are rising, vacancies are limited, and competition has been muted due to limited new construction, The Wall Street Journal reports. Storage unit companies are finding business is booming at a time when other commercial real estate sectors are …
Oct 14
5 Common Buyer’s Remorse Culprits Some home buyers suffer from post-purchase regret. Realtor.com® recently spoke to real estate industry experts to find out what home features tend to spark the biggest regrets among buyers. Topping the list: 1. Buying too big of a home. Buyers may think at the time having a big home …
Oct 13
Savings Have Dried Up for Most Americans Here’s why saving for a down payment on a home purchase is a growing challenge for many Americans: About 62 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, and 21 percent don’t even have a savings account, according to a new survey of more …
Oct 12
When Not to Press ‘Send’ on That E-mail There’s a time to e-mail, and a time to call. Sometimes in the rush to be responsive you’ll instantly send an e-mail, but doing so may backfire. When should you e-mail and when should you maybe wait to respond until you can call or even talk in-person? …
