For the first time in 20 years, United States cities are out-growing suburbs. The new census estimates that a change in population trends followed the current housing climate thanks in part to the spike in oil prices. Americans are choosing to stay put in big...
For many potential homebuyers, the real fun comes in narrowing down the exciting yet endless possibilities for decorating their new living space. Long before they sign the escrow papers, they’re dreaming of shiny new wood floors for the bedroom, a dramatic chandelier above the dining...
The spring season usually starts shaping up in March and goes until June, but this year thanks to unseasonably warm weather in many parts of the United States it may have started early. Spring is the litmus test for the overall housing demand. Last year,...
Buying a new home is definitely not the easiest thing in the world. Some decisions are clear and simple, but others are pretty confusing. Phone apps are a great tool for homebuyers to take advantage of – plus they’re free! (Most of them.) Here is...
Since practically everyone is familiar with some kind of social media profile picture, you know that you really only stop and look at the interesting ones. If you get a request for a mystery person that has a picture of a sunset, baby, or worse...
Many people don’t realize that there’s a difference between what they own personally and what their home owns, and when it comes time to sell, the confusion can cause a lot of problems. Take the period chandelier in your entryway, for example. It’s the perfect...
There’s no way to eliminate the payback amount for those who used the Homebuyer Tax Credit starting in 2008, but the IRS has taken steps to make the process less painful. While the chance to pay it back over time through tax returns has come...
You can make a big impression in 140 characters, especially to savvy first-time home buyers who are avid users of social media. An impressive 15% of the 18-49 age group uses Twitter, so it’s important to realize that you can generate real estate leads by...
With a variety of tax breaks that come with home ownership, buying makes a lot of sense versus renting and paying someone else’s mortgage. Plus, think of all the money they’re getting back from Uncle Sam each year! Taxes are one of those annual chores that...
There are so many different ways a client can find you and your listings online. Wouldn’t it be nice to know where they came from, what they searched, and how long they stayed? Knowing those bits of information could help you figure out what’s working...
