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Will Virtual Staging Replace Traditionally Staged Rooms?
June 8, 2022, | by Barbara Ballinger The business of home staging is under transformation. Though physical staging has long dominated the...
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Jun 23, 20227 min read


Aging Housing Stock Prompts Remodeling Boom
June 10, 2022 The median age of a home in the U.S. is 39 years old. The aging housing stock signals a growing remodeling market ahead,...
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Jun 21, 20222 min read


Staging Tips for Your Homes Photo Shoot
April 26, 2019 Photos often make the first impression on your listing. That’s prompted real estate professionals to carefully scrutinize...
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Jun 16, 20222 min read


Some Buyers Pause Amid Rising Rates, Prices
June 10, 2022 Some home buyers are backing away from the market, with a plan to wait six or even 12 months before they resume their...
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Jun 14, 20222 min read


More Sellers Dropping Asking Prices
May 31, 2022 Some homeowners may need to reset their price expectations. Signs of a slowing real estate market are growing across the...
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Jun 9, 20222 min read


Report Shows Where Yards Get Highest Value
Report Shows Where Yards Get Highest Value May 27, 2022 When it comes to the value of a home, yards in Hawaii get the most consideration...
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Jun 7, 20221 min read


10 Most, Least Desired Home Features of First-Time Buyers
10 Most, Least Desired Home Features of First-Time Buyers March 28, 2022 A laundry room tops the wish list of first-time home buyers,...
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Jun 2, 20221 min read


As Market Slows, Opening May Emerge for Buyers
As Market Slows, Opening May Emerge for Buyers May 26, 2022 Housing affordability has become a key concern in the real estate market,...
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May 30, 20222 min read


Home Organization That’s Easy to Maintain
March 14, 2022, by Barbara Ballinger Key Takeaways: The first step is to get rid of what’s not needed. Homeowners should choose a space...
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May 26, 20227 min read


56% of Mortgage Borrowers Didn’t Compare Rates, But Nearly Half of Those Who Did Saved Money
Written by DENNY CEIZYK Edited b yDAN SHEPARD | XIOMARA MARTINEZ-WHITE Updated on: May 17th, 2022Editorial Note: The content of this...
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May 24, 20227 min read


FHA Gives Buyers Exclusive Sneak Peek at Foreclosures
FHA Gives Buyers Exclusive Sneak Peek at Foreclosures May 11, 2022 The Federal Housing Administration is offering an exclusive look at...
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May 19, 20222 min read


Nearly Half of US Homeowners Considered ‘Equity Rich’
Nearly Half of US Homeowners Considered ‘Equity Rich’ May 12, 2022 As home prices continue to increase, homeowners are getting richer and...
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May 17, 20222 min read


What Rebounding Birth Rates Mean for Housing
The beginning of the pandemic spawned a “baby bust,” with birth rates falling to 100-year lows. But economists say that is quickly...
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May 12, 20222 min read


Sellers May Nab Highest Price Premiums in May
May 6, 2022 Home sellers may find the best opportunities to watch their profits peak this month, according to a new study from ATTOM Data...
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May 10, 20221 min read


4 Overlooked Areas That Make a Big Difference in Staging
August 28, 2019 When you're staging properties for resale, you likely target all the main areas: decluttering the home, adding some fresh...
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May 5, 20222 min read


I have to Pay for that: First-time home Buyers want to know what it takes to maintain their home!
I Have to Pay for That? First-time buyers may not know what it takes to maintain their homes. Good thing they have you. Spring 2022 When...
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May 3, 20222 min read


Buyers Judge a Home by Its Kitchen
The design of the kitchen could make or break a home sale. Fifty-five percent of consumers recently surveyed said that a good kitchen...
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Apr 28, 20227 min read


Experts: Collaboration Key to Solving Housing Crisis
April 20, 2022, | Catherine Mesick Though the current housing crisis was decades in the making, all levels of government and the private...
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Apr 26, 20223 min read


Should I Fix or Sell? Seven Benefits of Selling a House As-Is
When you’ve decided to move on — whether you’re upsizing or downsizing, accepting a fantastic job offer in another city, or fleeing to...
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Apr 21, 20223 min read


Mortgage Rates Hit 5% for First Time Since 2011
By Matt Grossman| Apr 14, 2022, | Real Estate News| Wall Street Journal The interest rate on America’s most popular mortgage hit 5% for...
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Apr 19, 20222 min read
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