The National Association of Realtors recently announced the latest US real estate figures and the numbers are encouraging for anyone considering selling their home. Evidently, home price growth accelerated in much of the country during the fourth quarter of 2014. This is a fantastic development for anyone hoping to get a good price on their […]
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New US Home Sales and New Housing Starts See Major Surge
Regardless of whether you’re navigating the new home sales market or the new construction market, you’ve likely heard some great news over the last few weeks. That’s because both sectors of the national housing market have made gains recently, according to media reports. If you’re planning on entering the market anytime soon as a buyer […]
Young Buyers Returning to the US Housing Market En Masse
A key factor in the housing market recovery is returning to the national market en masse, much to the elation of housing market analysts. According to a recent Bloomberg article, more and more first-time home buyers are entering the market because they feel more confident about the economic recovery. Faster economic growth and a labor […]
Report: US Home Inventory Low, Making It a Great Time to Sell
Happy New Year! We hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a wonderful New Year’s Eve and that you’re as excited and hopeful about 2015 as we are! And if you’re a prospective home seller, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that there’s a good chance you can get a great […]
5 Predictions for the US Housing Market in 2015
Are you a current home owner who is considering listing your property on the market in 2015? If so, then you’re likely to enjoy a lot of success! After all, Realtor.com recently released its top predictions for the housing market in the New Year. And all of them seem to favor home sellers. Let’s Take […]
10 Winter Home Improvements That Are Worth The Investment
We hope everyone had a memorable Thanksgiving Day last week and enjoyed the long holiday weekend. With December officially upon us, residents can expect temperatures to continue to dip as we head into the New Year. So today, we wanted to share with you some relatively easy home improvements that you can make that will […]
5 Tips To Winterize Your Home And Save Money
As any Raleighite knows, our winters vary drastically from year to year. Last year, for example, we had five or six separate snow events. The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a colder and drier than normal winter for us this year, with the snowiest periods being in early to mid-January of 2015. Here are 5 easy tips to help […]
More US Home Buyers Returning to Market Because of Easier Mortgage Rules, Stable Rates
More and more home buyers are returning to the US housing market because they’re noticing favorable market conditions. Specifically, buyers are feeling more comfortable about navigating the market thanks to interest rate stabilization and easier mortgage rules, according to a recent article by Reuters. This is fantastic news for the overall health of the housing […]
Baby Boomers Setting New Trend on National Real Estate Market: All Cash Deals
As more Baby Boomers retire, real estate experts all across the United States are seeing more cash deals, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. Evidently, these Baby Boomers (defined as anyone born between 1946 and 1964) are opting to purchase their homes with all cash instead of taking out a mortgage. Experts credit this […]
Report: Bigger is Better for National Home Buyers
The sluggish housing market over the last several years did not have an impact on Americans’ desire for bigger and fancier homes, according to a recent report from USA Today. Evidently, demand continues to grow for these large estates, especially as the housing market across the nation improves. This is a fascinating trend on the […]