For the first time since 2011, incomes are rising at a faster pace than house values, according to recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau and as reported by Zillow. The report shows home values rose at a 5% annual rate while incomes grew by 5.2%. Home values and rents climbing across ... » Learn More about Home values and rents climbing across major metros as inventory continuously falls
Buying and Selling a home at the same time
Lesson for Sellers on Disclosures
Sellers may feel reluctant to reveal any minor problems with their home, afraid they’ll scare off buyers. But here’s a warning for sellers: They may land in legal trouble if they fail to completely fill out the disclosures and disclose any defects that they are aware of. Lesson for Sellers on ... » Learn More about Lesson for Sellers on Disclosures
Ways Having an REALTOR Beats Selling By yourself
James Johnson is trying to sell his Colorado ghost town - a café, motel, gas station and two homes (just $350,000!) - for months without success. And it's not simply because it is in the center of nowhere that the property isn't selling. While offloading your sofa or lawnmower by yourself doesn't ... » Learn More about Ways Having an REALTOR Beats Selling By yourself
September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
The September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report uses sales from August 2016. The August home sales increased 5.8% over a year ago, reversing July’s decline of 8.8%. At the same time, the median price climbed 5.1% as steady monthly increases continued. August sales were up year-over-year in 41 of ... » Learn More about September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
5 Tips for a Safer Backyard
Every year in the U.S., more than 50,000 kids are rushed to the emergency room for home playground equipment-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To keep kids safe, keep in mind the following tips with regards to creating and maintaining play space in your ... » Learn More about 5 Tips for a Safer Backyard