National Price Growth Reaches Fastest Pace in a Year
 At the end of February, 1.89 million existing homes were available for sale on the market, a 4.6-month supply at the current sales pace. Inventory was down 0.5 percent below last year. This shortage of housing stock helped to drive price growth to its fastest pace in a year. In February, the median existing-home price reached $202,600, a climb of 7.5 percent from last year. For the 36th month in a row, home prices have increased year-over-year. What's more, every region... Read More
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Tips to Create a Light, Bright and
Airy Home
 Spring cleaning and redecorating go hand in hand. As you clean and make your home fresh, it's a perfect time to add decorating touches that give your mood a lift and make your home fit for the season.
Add Color
Cotton throws and throw pillows in light patterns or colors will enhance your décor. A light shade of green will go with most decorating schemes. Consider white, light green, pink... Read More |
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6 Tips to Hire a Contractor You Can Trust for Home Repairs
Hiring a contractor can be a process fraught with anxiety. Take a few precautionary steps to ensure that you're getting a trustworthy contractor who does high-quality work.
1. Ask for Referrals
Reputable contractors do not knock on doors to solicit work. The best source of recommendations is talking to people who have had similar jobs done. This can be as simple as asking friends and neighbors if... Read More
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Focus on Curb Appeal for the Highest Return on Investment
 The Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report for 2015 analyzed home improvement projects to see which would give homeowners the biggest return on their investments when it came time to sell. The top five investments that put the most cash into sellers' pockets were all visible from the curb.
Upgrade Your Front Door
Replacing an old front door with a new steel one was the most affordable renovation on the list, with an average cost of $1,230. But for the third year in a row, this simple upgrade brought buyers the greatest returns on their investments; the resale value of a steel door upgrade averaged $1,252, a return of 101.8 percent. An upgraded... Read More
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What to Look for in a Property: Essential Buyer's Checklist
 Everyone has their own wish list of the elements that make up an ideal property. Some features are must-haves; others are merely bonuses that boost a property's appeal. The problem is, with so many homes on the market, it's easy to get distracted by glossy features. What you really need to figure out is: does the location tick all the boxes? Does the property have good bones? Can you grow there, as a family, or will you have to move again in a few years' time?
Whether you're looking for a starter home, a family home or a holiday home, this comprehensive checklist can help you remember the things... Read More |
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