Shortage of inventory and high home prices continue to make headlines, and the gap between what buyers want and what is available on the market continues to grow. Home buyers are encountering difficulty in locating a home in their price range. In fact, 58.5% of Americans in the market to buy a home over the
Remember the big red “Pending” sticker you used to see across “For Sale” yard signs? Before the Internet and online listings, that sign was the consumer’s only indication that a home had a deal. Today’s consumers discover the words “contingent” or “pending” online, and they don’t always know what it means. Many buyers assume that
Remember the big red “Pending” sticker you used to see across “For Sale” yard signs? Before the Internet and online listings, that sign was the consumer’s only indication that a home had a deal. Today’s consumers discover the words “contingent” or “pending” online, and they don’t always know what it means. Many buyers assume that
Creating a fantasy escape at home is an excellent way to surprise your significant other or a treasured friend. An inexpensive solution to date night, this at-home indoor picnic is a recipe for romance and a chance to just relax. It’s all about comfort, ordering in from your favorite restaurant (Thai is a great choice),
Editor’s note: Love is in the air. Why not part with tradition and observe Valentine’s Day in a way that also involves your home? After all, home is where the heart is. Sure, you could make reservations. But maybe the ultimate in romance is a candlelit evening at home. And those long-stemmed red roses have
Home prices shot up in the last month of 2016, but growth could slow through the next year, according to CoreLogic, a property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider. Home prices increased 7.2% annually in December, and 0.8% from the previous month, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index. Click to Enlarge (Source: CoreLogic) “Last
Home prices soared in 2016 as they struggled with higher demand and lower housing inventory. In fact, some markets even hit new highs in home prices. Out of 201 metropolitan areas in the U.S. with populations of at least 200,000, 89, or 44%, reached new all-time highs in home prices in 2016, the National Association
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to add a little ooh la la to your home. After all, it’s still cold out and getting dark early, so your rooms should look inviting to you and to any guests you may invite in. Clearing the clutter and adding a few flowers are a given,
Editor’s note: Love is in the air. Why not part with tradition and observe Valentine’s Day in a way that also involves your home? After all, home is where the heart is. Sure, you could make reservations. But maybe the ultimate in romance is a candlelit evening at home. And those long-stemmed red roses have
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The Super Bowl brings mixed feelings as fans from 30 teams lament what could have been, but can’t help but enjoy the most exciting football game of the year. Two teams head to Houston, Texas this year to make their city proud, the