Even in this ultra-hot competitive market, there’s a limit to what home buyers are willing to pay. Some home sellers are starting to see their listings linger on the market, and those sellers may face the prospect of a price cut. Realtor.com®’s July housing data...
As summer vacation draws to a close for students and teachers, there’s one upside to the coming weeks: back-to-school shopping. But as most parents know, filling your cart with notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, glue sticks and markers can get expensive, fast. Add...
If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report. Here are three hot topics from...
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply is good news for you. It means...
Summer is a great time to tackle some home renovation projects? While some projects can be expensive, not every one requires a lot of time or money. Below are some simple, affordable home improvement projects that are easy, fun, and won’t break the bank. Refresh Your...
With summer comes outdoor festivals, airy dresses, picnics in the park, naps on the balcony, green on the trees… and restless, sweaty, impossibly hot nights. What can we do when the temperatures hit 100+ degrees? Plenty, as it turns out. Get yourself a few ice packs...
There’s no sugarcoating it. This is a crazy time for real estate. The imbalance of supply and demand is becoming equally frustrating for buyers and sellers as home values appreciate and bidding wars become a necessary evil to the homebuying process. The good news is:...
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. With inventory hovering near record lows and sky-high buyer demand, a multi-offer scenario is...
In essence, summers should be reserved for relaxation. For ranch waters, day passes to cool hotel pools, and finding fresh ways to cope with the brutal Texas heat. But for those whose summer years of yore were filled with reading lists and out-of-comfort-zone camp...
If you're thinking about buying a home, this list can help get your search off on the right foot. While the number of rooms, the condition of the kitchen, and the size of the yard are important, there are other things to think over before you make an offer. Consider...
