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
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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
Colors That Turn Off Buyers
Would you believe that the incorrect shade of paint could dampen interest in a home? Being a real estate pro, we would like to point our sellers in the right direction if they are considering color updates. First, pay attention to palettes consumers tell researchers they like: The favorite color ... » Learn More about Colors That Turn Off Buyers
Loan problems and misrepresentation declines nationally
Low interest rates and far better loan processing have produced the smallest national degree of loan defect and misrepresentation in the recent past, according to First American Financial Corp. The financial firm’s Loan Application Defect Index shows defect and fraudulent information submitted on ... » Learn More about Loan problems and misrepresentation declines nationally