Real Estate

Aug. 31, 2022

Top 5 Best Things About Living In Maumee, Ohio

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July 11, 2017

That Small Backyard Can Still Be a Selling Point

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine 

Don’t underestimate the power of a space based on its size. Sure, your listing may be size-challenged in the yard department, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be a showpiece.

“As building lots continue to be smaller and scarcer, lot preparation with the ...

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July 11, 2017

Veteran and active-military homebuyers

May’s Military Appreciation Month is a time to honor the country’s veterans and active service members and their families and recognize them for their sacrifices.

One of the most useful benefits afforded to military personnel is access to Veterans Administration, or VA, home loans, which ...

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July 11, 2017

Realtors® extend support for 200 years of home history

 

The National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, is helping keep alive the history of a house whose story is a snapshot of America itself.

Since 2001, the National Association of Realtors® has sponsored the “Within These Walls” exhibition at the National Museum of American History ...

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July 11, 2017

Up...Up...and Up

New Home Sales Rise But So Do Prices

Sales of previously owned homes rose in May.

New home sales are up 9% over 2016.

New home prices are now at a record high.

Average sales price of new homes sold in May was $406,400.

Price increases are largely being ...

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July 11, 2017

Low Inventory Is Pushing Prices Up and Days on Market Down

Existing-homes rebounded nicely in May as more buyers navigated the headwinds of weaker affordability and limited listings in the affordable price range.

It’s very evident that supply this spring severely lags demand in many ...

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July 11, 2017

Home Staging Decreases Time on the Market, Finds Realtors® Report

MEDIA CONTACT: JANE DOLLINGER / 202-383-1042 / EMAIL(LINK SENDS E-MAIL)

WASHINGTON (July 6, 2017) — Sixty-two percent of sellers' agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2017 Profile of Home Staging, www.nar ...

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July 3, 2017

The History of the 4th of July

 

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

 

Conflict between the colonies and England was already a ...

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July 3, 2017

PRIORITY TASKS FOR YOUR MOVE IN

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you're probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first.

Change the locks

Even if you're promised that new locks have ...

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June 30, 2017

The Top Things That Cause Home Buyers Stress

 

 

 

Buying a home is no small transaction and the potential for stress is high, here are purchaser's top three concerns:

1. They will lose their earnest money deposit. One way to avoid problems with this is to make your offers subject to earnest money being deposited ...

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