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The 20 Hottest Markets for U.S. Real Estate in January 2017
While predictions call for a slight slowdown in the U.S. real estate market this year, Realtor.com still is forecasting that most of the nation’s hottest markets will keep blazing in 2017. And, accord...
2016 Emerges as the Best Year for Sales in a Decade
Existing-home sales finished out 2016 as the best year since the housing boom days. According to the National Association of Realtor’s December existing-home sales report, total existing-home sales—wh...
Nine Creative Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive
Ready to sell your home, but worried that it might not show well? There’s no need to spend a lot to make your home look chic and expensive. From painting unattractive vinyl or wood flooring to replaci...
The Millennial Path to Homeownership
Better Homes & Gardens magazine has released the findings from its ninth annual survey on attitude and behavior trends of U.S. homeowners. This year’s researched looked at millennial homeowners ag...
Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Your Home in 2017
Plan to sell your home in 2017? According to Realtor.com, certain blunders can hurt a homeowner’s odds of selling their residence. Here, some tips to follow when placing your property on the market. D...
Housing Value at Record-High
Housing’s collective value grew to $29.6 trillion in 2016 — a record high reflecting 5.7 percent appreciation (an additional $1.6 trillion), according to a recently released analysis by Zillow. The mo...
Five Big Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2017
The election of real estate magnate Donald Trump as president likely will bring some dramatic changes in 2017 for the housing industry, which saw healthy increases in values this year thanks to low in...
Number of Older Adults in the U.S. Expected to Surge, Highlighting the Need for Accessible Housing
By 2035, more than one in five people in the U.S. will be 65 and older and one in three households will be headed by someone in that age group, according to Projections and Implications for Housing a ...
Resident Finds Perfect Harmony in Local Chorus
Sometimes when we meet up with the month’s newsletter raffle winner to present their gift certificate and take their photo, we realize what a great story they have to share with our community. Such wa...
Should Millennials Buy a Home or Rent?
Home ownership has reached a five-decade low, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau. This is due partially, the report says, to the fact that millennials have historically low ownersh...
Four Future Home Design Trends
As the path to sustainable housing and technology widens, the housing market also is embracing automated technologies and wellness initiatives. From automation security to energy management, the home ...
The Biggest Décor Trends for 2017
Say good bye to granite countertops and hello to non-traditional options that express the homeowner’s individual perspective on decor. According to Trulia.com, the coming year will be less about opule...
Mortgage Rates Spike
Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows average fixed mortgage rates moving significantly higher following the post-election sell-off in the Treasury market. “Last week’s electi...
Is a Home Warranty Worth the Money?
Home warranties have become popular among homebuyers and homeowners who are seeking to prevent themselves from having to shell out cash for hefty home and appliance repairs down the road. Ultimately, ...
Why it’s Smart to Pay Attention to the Starbucks Principle
Looking for a home in an area that will have long-term value and appreciation? Go get a coffee at a Starbucks in your desired area and experience what’s become known as the “Starbucks Principle” — an ...
Half of US Homebuyers Are Millennials
Almost half of US homebuyers are under the age of 36, according to a new survey by the online real estate firm Zillow. The study—The Zillow Group Report on Consumer Housing Trends—surveyed more than 1...
How to Sell a Luxury Property
Getting ready to place a high-end home up for sale? You’ll probably find that the process is a little different than it is when selling a more moderate property. For one, the new owner usually will wa...
Market Share of 5,000-Plus-Square-Foot Homes on the Rise
New homes with 5,000 square feet or more of living space increased both as a share of all new construction and in absolute number in 2015, according to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. In 2...
Hollywood Riviera’s Celebrity — Rosemary DeCamp
One of the most famous residents of the Hollywood Riviera is, no doubt, actress Rosemary DeCamp who lived here for almost 60 years, until her death in 2001. Rosemary and her husband, Judge John Shidle...
Consumers Show Increased Caution in Home Purchase Sentiment in September
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased 2.2 points to 82.8 in September, moving further off of survey highs. Consumer caution surfaced in the September HPSI, with four of the six c...