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Sep 2, 2021
Nearly 90% Of Homes Sell in Under A Month
If you're a prospective home buyer, the latest existing-home sales data from the National Association of Realtors is a mixed bag. On the...
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Aug 25, 2021
Would You Buy A 3D Printed House?
New technology always take a while before it catches on. People need to warm up to the idea and make sure it can deliver as promised....
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Aug 24, 2021
Buyers See Fewer Bidding Wars In July
In a competitive market, a good home is likely to draw multiple offers. That means, the home's seller gets to choose the best one. And...
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Aug 23, 2021
Vacation Home Sales Surge Starts To Slow
Sales of vacation homes started to surge soon after the pandemic began. With more Americans able to work remotely, demand for second...
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Aug 20, 2021
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Aug 18, 2021
Has The Housing Market Begun To Cool Off?
When a homeowner lists their home for sale and can't find an interested buyer, the most obvious thing for them to do is lower their...
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Aug 17, 2021
Getting A Mortgage Got Easier In July
For most of us, buying a house means applying for a loan. After all, homes are expensive, so you're probably going to need to finance...
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Aug 16, 2021
Number Of Smaller Homes For Sale Improves
There are more home buyers looking for an affordable home than there are affordable homes to buy. That's been true for awhile now. It's...
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Aug 13, 2021
Half Of Homes Sell In Two Weeks Or Less
Homes sell quickly these days. Anyone who's shopped for a house recently knows this. A quality house listed on a Thursday will sometimes...
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Aug 12, 2021
Rising Equity A Sign Of Healthy Housing Market
When the pandemic began in early 2020, there were fears that it would hurt the housing market and home values. However, those fears were...
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Aug 11, 2021
Rising Share Of Americans Say They Plan To Buy
Buying a house is not something we do very often. Studies show the average American only buys a home three times in their entire life. So...
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Aug 10, 2021
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Jul 26, 2021
Homes Closer To Cities See Slower Price Growth
There's a reason living near a major metropolis has traditionally been more expensive than living further away. Put simply, it's where...
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Jul 26, 2021
Improved Supply Pushes Home Sales Higher In June
Sales of previously owned homes increased 1.4 percent in June, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. The ...
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Jul 26, 2021
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Jul 26, 2021
New Home Construction Jumps In June
Today's housing market is short of available homes but not interested buyers. That's why home prices and competition have been rising....
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Jul 26, 2021
All Cash Offers Are At A Seven-Year High
Many surveys have shown an all-cash offer is the surest way to win a bidding war. The problem, of course, is most buyers – and...
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Jul 26, 2021
Do Paint Colors Matter When Selling A Home?
Among home-improvement projects, painting is a lot easier than having to remodel a kitchen or redo an entire bathroom. That's why it's...
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Jul 26, 2021
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Jul 26, 2021
Is Competition For Homes Beginning To Wane?
Because the pandemic interrupted last year's spring sales season, this year's was hotly anticipated. It didn't disappoint. Buyers...
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