Real Estate News

7 Tips for Hosting a Winning Open House

I’m going to let you in on a little secret that every flipper should know. The secret to selling the beautiful house that you just finished remodeling and rehabbing is … you guessed it, holding an open house. And not just any old open house, but one that will blow away potential buyers and have

3 Ways to Host a Champagne Open House on a Beer Budget

On the first episode of “Million Dollar Listing Miami,” I met with my event planner to discuss an extravagant open house with all the bells and whistles. And with each over-the-top detail comes an over-the-top price tag – in this case $25,000! While spending $25,000 isn’t in everyone’s budget (understandably), you can still have an amazing open

3 Ways to Host a Champagne Open House on a Beer Budget

On the first episode of “Million Dollar Listing Miami,” I met with my event planner to discuss an extravagant open house with all the bells and whistles. And with each over-the-top detail comes an over-the-top price tag – in this case $25,000! While spending $25,000 isn’t in everyone’s budget (understandably), you can still have an amazing open

Economist: Home price gains aside, housing is still really affordable

The last full day of the Mortgage Bankers Association annual conference is underway, and the latest revelation is increasing home prices may not be as threatening as many think. Many studies, including today’s S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, show that home prices gains are up more than 5% nationally. While that’s true, the story changes

The Counteroffer: Negotiating a Real Estate Deal

Most Americans don’t have a lot of experience bartering for goods, but it’s one of the most important parts of the home-buying process. Buying a home is rarely as simple as making an offer and paying that offer out. Negotiations can go back and forth for weeks before the seller and buyer are both satisfied.

The Counteroffer: Negotiating a Real Estate Deal

Most Americans don’t have a lot of experience bartering for goods, but it’s one of the most important parts of the home-buying process. Buying a home is rarely as simple as making an offer and paying that offer out. Negotiations can go back and forth for weeks before the seller and buyer are both satisfied.

Getting Your Home Ready for Trick-or-Treaters

At summer’s end, once school is back in session, many of us start looking forward to Halloween. It’s a holiday adults can enjoy as much as kids. But, homeowners do have one serious obligation on this fun night: If you expect trick-or-treaters, you must make sure the path to your door is a safe one.

Getting Your Home Ready for Trick-or-Treaters

At summer’s end, once school is back in session, many of us start looking forward to Halloween. It’s a holiday adults can enjoy as much as kids. But, homeowners do have one serious obligation on this fun night: If you expect trick-or-treaters, you must make sure the path to your door is a safe one.

Speakers at MBA Annual focus on 3 changes coming to housing

The Mortgage Bankers Association kicked off Monday morning with its Industry Welcome, which included a special interview with Fox News Anchor Megyn Kelly. Thousands of mortgage bankers and industry experts poured into the second floor auditorium to hear from industry experts such as Quicken Loans CEO Bill Emerson and MBA CEO David Stevens. Overall, these

4 Reasons to Go to Open Houses (Even If You’re Not Looking to Buy)

After a seller has staged their home and listed it on the market, it’s likely their real estate agent will recommend holding an open house. Home buyers flock to these events for a chance to get a peek inside the closets and stroll through the rooms. But not everyone who attends open houses is looking to