Nov 11
The Best Times to Post on Social Media Whether teasing up your recent blog post or reaching out to prospects or past clients, your social media outreach should be pegged to the time others are most likely to see it. TruConversion, a company behind a soon-to-debut app to help businesses optimize and track their …
Nov 10
Home Buyer Pet Peeves to Avoid The home may be priced right and in a great location, so why isn’t it selling? Maybe the listing has one of these common buyer turn offs lurking. Coldwell Banker Blue Matter’s blog highlights a few: 1. Covering up potential issues. Masking potential issues – from odors …
Nov 09
Home Sellers Net Highest Profits in 8 Years Rising home prices over the last few years are finally putting more money back into home sellers’ pockets. Home owners who sold during the third quarter saw an average price gain of $40,658 – or 17 percent – from the purchase price of their property – the …
Nov 06
More Home Buyers Bypass Banks for Loans Home buyers increasingly are turning to independent mortgage companies for their loans, not traditional banks. According to data from the Federal Reserve, in 2014, nondepository independent mortgage companies originated 47 percent of completed home-purchase loans and 42 percent of refinance loans – up from 43 percent and …
Nov 05
Paint Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid The wrong paint color can be a big turn-off to potential home buyers. House Beautiful recently highlighted some of the worst mistakes home owners can make when it comes to painting their house, including: 1. Painting a ceiling a flat white color. “I never paint a ceiling dead white …
Nov 04
Amenities Trending With Buyers Several home features are gaining momentum in real estate. Here are four that home shoppers are showing more desire for, according to a recent article at CBSHome.com. You may want to talk these features up in your listings. Energy efficiency. Bigger used to be better in real estate, but …
Nov 02
Parents Struggling to Kick Adult Kids Out The job market for young adults has been improving gradually since 2010, yet the number of young professionals living with their parents is continuing to climb. At the beginning of this year, 26 percent of millennials – those aged 18 to 34 – are living with …
Oct 30
House Problems That Spook Buyers The big ugly of house problems: Foundation issues, mold problems, and water damage. The three issues have the potential to cost thousands in repairs to home owners or buyers. Foundation issues: Foundation problems can reveal itself such as by cracks in the walls, uneven floors, or trouble opening and closing …
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 …
