People who are thinking of selling their house often wonder what they can do to increase its appeal to buyers. The goal of doing so is fairly obvious: maximize profit and minimize time on the market. Many think that updating their kitchen or bathrooms, or even adding an addition, will do the trick. In a sense, […]
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Famous Last Words: 7 Things Home Sellers Say That They Often Regret
Whether the market is hot or not, there are a few things some home sellers say that they think will get them the best results, but tend to hurt their cause more than help it.Of course you want to sell your house for as much money as possible, and certain things sellers say are simply […]
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Low Mortgage Rates + High Home Values: Should You Tap Into Your Home Equity Right Now?
If you own a home, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a nice chunk of equity. According to this report from Black Knight, the average homeowner got a $48,000 bump in their home value, raising the average equity to $185,000 in 2021. Considering mortgage rates are still historically low, and home values are high, […]
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Housing Market Expected to Stay Stable as COVID-era Protections End
SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Desperately needed housing inventory is on the rise and expected to come primarily from sales by existing homeowners, among a host of other sources — the smallest of which is foreclosures — according to a panel of real estate experts responding to the latest Zillow® Home Price Expectations Survey.1 The […]
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6 Emerging Home Trends to Watch
With more time spent on activities in the home, flexible design is becoming increasingly important to homeowners. Also, homeowners are looking for ways to bring more outdoor elements inside. These are among the latest home trends, according to Houzz, a home design and remodeling resource. Houzz researchers identified the top emerging home design trends based […]
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