Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels in a Year February 15, 2019 © REALTOR® Magazine Cooling inflation and slower global economic growth prompted mortgage rates to drift down to the lowest levels in a year, Freddie Mac reports. “While housing activity has clearly softened over the last nine months and the lingering effects of higher rates Continue Reading

Where Did Americans Move in 2018? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Every year United Van Lines conducts their National Movers Study by tracking their customer’s movement state-to-state over the course of the year. Vermont claimed the top spot of states with the highest percentage of inbound residents following a campaign that covered relocation costs for skilled workers who moved Continue Reading

  A loaf of bread used to be a nickel. A movie ticket was a dime.  Not anymore. Houses were also much less expensive than they are now. Inflation raised the price of all three of those items, along with the price of almost every other item we purchase. The reason we can still afford to consume is that our wages have also risen over time. The better measure of whether an Continue Reading

  For Sellers: Storage-Expanding Ideas to Wow Buyers Houses low on storage can be a hard sell — which is a tough truth for some sellers. Help them change the narrative and charm buyers with ideas for adding storage in surprising places. The REALTOR® Content Resource is full of tips sellers want to position their home for Continue Reading

January 15, 2019 Pergolas, metals, and pinks will be the leading landscape cravings of 2019, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals. The NALP surveyed 1 million of its landscaping professionals to predict the hot trends that will influence the design and maintenance of backyards across the country. © Johner Images - Getty Continue Reading

  January 16, 2019 © Margaret Wright Photography / Houzz Farmhouse design continues to gain popularity in kitchen remodels, according to the 2019 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, a survey of more than 1,300 homeowners who are planning or in the midst of a kitchen project. Eighty-two percent of renovating homeowners this year who are changing Continue Reading

The paint companies have released their color forecasts for the new year. Here are the hot hues expected to make waves in 2019. Which one is your favorite? Living Coral / Photo Credit: Furniture Choice Living Coral: Paint company Pantone announced “Living Coral” as its 2019 Color of the Year. The orange shade with golden undertones embodies “warmth and comfort,” Pantone Continue Reading

Homeownership Tenure at Highest Level in 18 Years January 14, 2019 Since 2008, in the aftermath of the last housing crisis, homeowners have stayed put longer in their homes. But now more than a decade out from the crisis, that trend is only deepening, according to a new study released by First American Bank. “[Homeownership] tenure jumped to seven years during the Continue Reading

Some Highlights: If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, here are the top four home improvement projects that will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers. Upgrading your landscaping or curb appeal helps get buyers in the door. Continue Reading

As we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you need to watch carefully: interest rates & inventory. Interest Rates Mortgage interest rates Continue Reading