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 26
Increase Your Online Visibility: 3 Ideas Ninety-two percent of consumers now use the Internet in their home search, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS®. How can you increase your findability online to make sure you’re a top result when they search? Share quality content: Share helpful content on your website. Write …
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 …
