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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Grows After Lowest Level in 3 Years

January 17, 2019 by Robby Oakes

After two months of declining builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index gained two points in January with a reading of 58. Component readings of the HMI were also higher with builder confidence in current market conditions rose two points to an index reading of 63. Builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months rose three points to 64.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Housing Trends, Market Conditions, NAHB

Strategies For Buying And Selling A Home At The Same Time

January 16, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you’re already a homeowner and you’re getting ready to buy a new home, you know it’s tricky to buy and sell a home at the same time. There are lots of questions about how to handle this scenario. What if your old home doesn’t sell quickly?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling Your Home

4 House “Flaws” You Can Safely Disregard

January 15, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When you walk through a house with your real estate agent, you’re seeing if you and your family would be happy living there. But you’re also probably looking for signs of trouble that might spell big expenses later on. Be careful, though. It’s important to see the “bones” of the house rather than focusing on minor issues.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Repairs, Real Estate

4 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal

January 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

You have about five minutes to impress (or not) prospective buyers at a showing. For curb appeal, you get about five seconds for buyers to decide whether they want to go inside. Here are four tips to help you get the wow factor from your home’s street-facing views.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Curb Appeal, Home Improvement, Real Estate

What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?

January 9, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When you make an offer on a home, you wait anxiously to see if it will be accepted. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to hear back within hours. Other times you could wait days or even weeks.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Offer, Inspection, Real Estate

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