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Existing-home sales were up 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million in April from an upwardly revised 5.36 million in March, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Last month’s sales were six percent higher on a year-over-year basis and also marked the second consecutive month of…
For months now, the U.S. housing market has been hampered by too few homes being chased by too many buyers, limiting choice for potential buyers and pushing up home prices – and even resulting in bidding wars in hotter markets. The persistent shortage of properties resulted in the fewest number of contracts in a year to…
Tips for putting your home on the market with young children. The idea of selling your home can be quite daunting. Add to the equation a young child and the task may seem impossible. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case. Through careful planning, decluttering, and creating easy upkeep, the hassles of selling your…
The Best Improvements to Make Before Putting Your Home on the Market (that Won’t Break the Bank) One big dilemma for many homeowners who plan to sell the home is figuring out how to make the home look appealing to buyers, without putting thousands of dollars into repairs on a home they won’t be living…
Get the best service you can when selling your home, but avoid going overboard. With the abundance of real estate information on the internet and the rising popularity of home improvement shows in recent years, homebuyers and sellers are more tapped into the market than ever. But having greater access to housing data and home…
Tips To Make Sure Your Mortgage Doesn’t Get Denied After Pre-Approval A common question that is asked by home buyers is, “How can I ensure my mortgage is not denied.” An excellent way to ensure your mortgage isn’t denied after a pre-approval is to continue to do what you did prior to getting pre-approved….
7 Things To Do Before Buying a Flipped House House flipping has gained notoriety from TV shows like HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” and A&E’s “Flipping Vegas,” but chances are the person who flips your potential future home won’t have a TV crew documenting the work. Horror stories abound of house flips that hid major problems,…