Home shoppers are not wanting to negotiate on certain amenities, such as central air conditioning as well as a private patio or backyard, as outlined by a new survey of more than 1,000 homeowners conducted by remodeling site Porch.com. Buyers disclose nonnegotiable amenities Having ... » Learn More about Buyers disclose nonnegotiable amenities
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The strength of Kidfluence When It’s Time for you to Purchase a Home
While parents could have a handle on the household budgets, it’s the children who influence the most significant purchase decisions you will be making as a family-a new home (kidfluence). In the U.S., there's 50 million children 11 years old and under who have a significant $1.2 trillion in annual ... » Learn More about The strength of Kidfluence When It’s Time for you to Purchase a Home
10 Powerful Acts of Kindness
More than anyone, we realize that real estate is local. In a business as community-driven as ours, creating a supportive community is in everyone’s best interest. Wouldn’t you want to be a good neighbor? First proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated on ... » Learn More about 10 Powerful Acts of Kindness
Rates on mortgages increase for third consecutive week
The one-two punch of strong job and consumer credit growth drove rates on mortgages up to their highest mark since Aug. 2. The common 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 4.6% this week, as the 15-year hit 4.06%. The 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage was 3.93%. Rates on mortgages increase for third ... » Learn More about Rates on mortgages increase for third consecutive week
The smart home fight is on
Home-builder KB Home answers competitor Lennar's smart home with a model of its own. The showdown for smart home supremacy is on. Nationwide home-builder KB Home is rolling out a completely new smart home model powered by Google technology, in what appears to be an answer to the Amazon-powered ... » Learn More about The smart home fight is on