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February 2020

Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide

2020-02-03T19:40:18+00:00

Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1 But one of the [...]

Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide2020-02-03T19:40:18+00:00

January 2020

2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast

2020-01-07T19:10:45+00:00

We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1 Still, given that recessions are a natural (and necessary) part of a business [...]

2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast2020-01-07T19:10:45+00:00

December 2019

Gifts and Gadgets for Every Room in the House

2019-12-02T21:11:18+00:00

Are you searching for new and innovative gift ideas this holiday season? If so, check out our list of the hottest home technology offerings. We’ve selected a few of our favorites for every room in the house. These smart systems and devices add comfort, convenience, and a “cool factor” that will delight your friends and [...]

Gifts and Gadgets for Every Room in the House2019-12-02T21:11:18+00:00

November 2019

5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home

2019-11-08T19:31:38+00:00

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has [...]

5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home2019-11-08T19:31:38+00:00

October 2019

National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?

2019-10-02T17:00:11+00:00

The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.1 However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global [...]

National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?2019-10-02T17:00:11+00:00

August 2019

5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home

2019-08-10T16:53:39+00:00

In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and lifestyle. In [...]

5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home2019-08-10T16:53:39+00:00

June 2019

Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block

2019-06-03T19:01:18+00:00

We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it apart from [...]

Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block2019-06-03T19:01:18+00:00

May 2019

Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers

2019-05-02T20:51:46+00:00

Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.” With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems [...]

Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers2019-05-02T20:51:46+00:00

March 2019

February 2019

Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019

2019-02-12T00:39:50+00:00

If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need [...]

Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 20192019-02-12T00:39:50+00:00

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