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The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicts expanded growth of home remodeling and renovations through most of 2018. That’s a good indication that the economy has picked up and the many homes that fell in disrepair after the Great recession are getting the much-needed attention to extend …
After several years of brutal winter weather, we were given a reprieve of mild weather last year. The warm weather trend has moved into the fall with some balmy days. But you shouldn’t become complacent thinking that winter weather is a long way off. Yes, it’s the time of year to take stock in your …
As winter approaches, many home sellers will be contemplating their next move after their homes have not sold. It is likely that a volatile housing market awaits home sellers during the first half of 2018. If you’re planning to list your home, you should have a selling plan that is able to adjust to market …
The latest headline for the Case-Shiller Home Price Index boasts, “hits all-time high for sixth consecutive month” (us.spindices.com). The data for May’s S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index revealed a 5.6 percent year-over-year increase for the US Census divisions. However, the month-over-month Case Shiller composite indices decreased about 0.1 percent. Seattle, Portland, …
Are you a first time home buyer worried, overwhelmed, or intimidated by the process? You’re not alone. First time home buyers have had the most difficulty getting back into the real estate market after the Great Recession. Many would-be first time home buyers lack the financial resources, while others worry about the long term value. …