3 PRACTICAL LESSONS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS CAN LEARN FROM HGTV’S ‘HOUSE HUNTERS’
A RE/MAX agent who appeared on the popular home search show shares his takeaways for those starting their real estate journeys. Anyone who has watched…
A RE/MAX agent who appeared on the popular home search show shares his takeaways for those starting their real estate journeys. Anyone who has watched…
The home I just sold appraised for exactly what we sold it for. The house I bought appraised for exactly what we bought it for.…
I finally just bought my first home. There was only one contingency, which was that the sellers would remove a ton of junk that was…
Starting a vegetable garden can be a fun and rewarding experience for anyone, regardless of whether you have a green thumb or not. Not only…
Dividing a room can be a challenge, especially if you don’t want to install a permanent wall. However, there are many creative and cost-effective ways…
Whether you own a million dollar home or simply want your home to feel like a million dollars, bringing in luxurious style doesn’t have to…
Los Angeles, CA is known for its glamor and glitz, but did you know that there are also plenty of free things to do in…
17 housing trends that defined the year, including record home prices and sky-high mortgage rates The 2022 housing market was nothing short of remarkable. The…
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Whether you’re ready or not, the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing colors, and soon you’ll be preparing your home for winter. Unfortunately, this…
If you own a home with an attic or your rental home comes with a bonus attic space, there’s a chance the room has gone…
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With how nuts things have gotten lately with rates, my lender reached out to let me know my buying power has gone down quite a…
Opendoor has so many ridiculously over-priced homes in the market and when I received an email from them this morning, I could not resist responding.…
As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring – and that may be more true than ever this year. But…
Moving into a new house is often bittersweet. You are excited for the change, but sad to leave a home so full of memories. Downsizing…
While Halloween may look a little different this year, there’s no reason you can’t still have an amazing outdoor display. If you’re not interested in…
If your house is bursting at the seams, or simply short on storage options, the solution may be as close as your garage. To make…
In the height of summer, your backyard or porch is headquarters for family time and date night alike. Combine both, and cue up a movie…
A basement can be a great extra space in a home – for storage, a playroom, a home gym, or more. However, it can quickly…
While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in…
Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low…
Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts.
Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out so it catches the attention of…
The desire to own a home is still strong today.
According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12 months…
If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what…
Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your…
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of…
If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be…
Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers…
Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes.
Rents have increased significantly this year. The post Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year appeared first on Keeping Current Matters.
With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end…
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. The post Experts Project Mortgage Rates…
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the…
When you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does it mean to you? The post A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It…
Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market. The post…
One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes sense. The post Real…
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after…
Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market. The post Home Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home…
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.…
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. The post Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a…
If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. The post Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand…
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. The post A Look at Home…
Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re thinking of buying…
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. The post Why You May Want…
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or…
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The post Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You &…
Are you ready to make the transition to a new home? Or at least take a few steps to get there? If so, you’ll need…
Your home is an investment — and protecting that investment is probably one of your top priorities. So as the seasons change and you start…
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features.…
With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to…
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and…
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying…
If you’ve been working from home this year, chances are you’ve been at it a little longer than you initially expected. Businesses all over the…
As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact…
Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since…
As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move…
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll on local Sparks and Reno business owners, especially restaurants and bars. Even as…
Home prices will fall 2-3% this year, according to Zillow As a comparison, home prices dropped just more than 27% nationally during the Great Recession,…
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The median price for a house in the Reno-Sparks area rose slightly in April despite the coronavirus pandemic,…
The pandemic has chased away home sellers in Reno and Sparks. The number of new listings was down 55% last week compared to the same…
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — The Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors released the March 2020 market report. When compared to March 2019 new listings jumped 1.3 percent to…
Current data doesn’t reflect negative fallout, but the industry remains cautious The real estate market was dealing with its own challenges heading into 2020 – including affordability…
As of January 31st, there were 632 single family homes available for purchase, a whopping 23% decrease from the prior month and 36% decrease from…
As part of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, the options for Downtown and Midtown Reno real estate represent a variety of property types. There are homes…
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Once the kids have left home, a whole new world opens up for empty nesters. For some, that means moving from the house where they…
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Preparing your house for winter may not be on the top of your to-do list right now. After all, most of us wouldn’t rather spend…
Despite being called out for their ineptitude at saving money and their overwhelming fondness for spending it on experiences instead of things, millennials actually do…
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Taking on a home improvement project can increase your property’s value, address small issues before they become large problems, and make your house more livable.…
© REALTOR® MAGAZINE The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched up this week, but still remains well below averages from a year ago. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage…
Some homeowners take on more than they should with do-it-yourself home projects. They could wind up hurting their home value. Homeowners hope to save money…
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Yes, times are tricky for both buyers and sellers. “Rising demand among millennials, full employment, and the strong economy have bumped against limited inventory,” the…
Come April, we’re looking at the start of peak home buying season – the four months that generally account for more than 40 percent of…
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La Vida is a new luxury apartment community near the entrance to Somersett. Meanwhile, Cantabria is a new townhome community near McQueen, off of 7th…
With questionable headlines in the mass media and many recent price reductions in our area, we would like to share with you seven reasons why…
Why are there so many price reductions? We are being flooded with these questions, and some buyers and sellers are even having fears about our…
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Don’t Use Zillow! Today, anyone looking to purchase a new home utilizes the internet to search for homes for sale. The most trafficked real estate website…
Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News. Sam Khater spends his day ensuring that Freddie Mac’s economics and research…
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The plans for a new development in Caughlin Ranch (Pine Bluff) are still in the planning stage but it looks as if the builders of…
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Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins…