Summarizing the best features of a property with real estate descriptions is just as important as great photography. Writing in a friendly-yet-professional tone is a challenge in itself, let alone creating a hooky introduction that leaves the reader wanting to learn more about the property. Though writing real estate descriptions can be daunting, especially for […]
Why Access Is One of the Most Important Factors in Getting Your House Sold!
So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is access, followed by condition, financing, […]
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find […]
Affluent Millennials Are Redefining the Upper-Tier Real Estate Industry
Millennials are known to shake things up, and the upper-tier real estate market is no exception. A recent report published by Engel & Völkers found that affluent millennials have a different perception of what constitutes “luxury” compared to previous generations. In this report entitled “Meet H.E.N.R.Y.: Influencing the Next Generation of Wealth,” Engel & Völkers […]
Your Fabulous New Dream Home is Now Available
Over the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in. That two-story, four-bedroom colonial with three bathrooms no longer fits […]
2 Trends Helping Keep Housing Affordable
Two positive trends have started to emerge that impact the 2019 Spring Housing Market. Mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan have dropped to new lows, right as reports show that wages have increased at their highest rate in decades! These two factors have helped keep housing affordable despite low supply of houses […]
Home Storage Needs of the Affluent
Most people dream of having the finer things in life, but people don’t often talk about how to store them. Luxury items often require specialized care, whether it be a temperature-controlled storage space or customizing an existing feature of your home to better suit your storage needs, you’ll likely need to put some extra thought […]
What Would Make You Sell Your House?
There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around needing a larger home (ages 29 to 53). […]
How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data from HUD, Census and […]
Existing Home Sales Slow to Start Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales slowed to an annual pace of 5.21 million home sales in March. Low inventory levels are still impacting home sales! The current month’s supply of homes for sale is 3.9-months. Median home prices were up 3.8% over last March at $259,400. This marked the 85th consecutive month with year-over-year price […]
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