Making an Offer on a House? 11 Strategies to Win
So you’ve found your dream house and you’re ready to make an offer, but how do you make sure your offer stands out among all the others? How do you make your offer more appealing? Whether…
Homebuying Demand Rebound Amid Coronavirus Recession Highlights Wealth Divide
The impact of the coronavirus shutdowns on homebuyer demand has so far been short and muted, even in some of the cities that have been the hardest-hit by unemployment during the recession.
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Home Prices Flat, Other Indicators Suggest the Market is Rebounding from Coronavirus Shutdowns
The housing market showed some early signs of recovery in May as new listings and pending sales both increased dramatically from April levels.
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7 Home Inspection Nightmares and How to Fix Them
If you’re on the buyer’s end, inspection surprises may preclude you from signing off on the home of your dreams. Here are some commonly encountered home inspection nightmares, as well as some advice on how to…
Decluttering and Downsizing: A Guide for Seniors and Their Loved Ones
There are all kinds of benefits to downsizing in your golden years — lower energy bills, a smaller space to clean and maintain, and the potential of moving closer to loved ones. It’s a wonderful way…
Interest in Single-Family Homes Hits Four-Year High
Web searches for single-family homes have popped as the coronavirus pandemic has turned privacy into a hot commodity.
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8 Interior Design Ideas to Help Make you Happier at Home
The outside world can be stressful and uncertain – especially right now. Additionally, our personal priorities pull us in many directions, from work calls and meetings to children’s activities, online schooling, and just the normal rigors…
Bidding Wars Climb in May as Coronavirus Intensifies Housing Shortage
While sellers have started to jump back into the market as states across the country reopen, there remains a shortage in houses for sale, which is fueling bidding wars.
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Homebuying Demand Just Keeps Getting Stronger
Homebuyer demand is now 25% above pre-pandemic levels. Redfin agents report bidding wars are “bananas” with homes “flying off the shelves.” Sale prices are up 3.1%; asking prices are up 9.9%.
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Redlining’s Legacy of Inequality: $212,000 Less Home Equity, Low Homeownership Rates For Black Families
Half a century after it was outlawed, the discriminatory housing practice of redlining continues to create a racial wealth gap across the U.S.
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