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California Regional MLS Now Offers Home Repair Estimate Tool TheQwikFix

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) now offers TheQwikFix, a service that allows agents to upload property reports and then receive detailed and competitively priced repair quotes from local, licensed contractors who are available to complete the job before or shortly after closing. To combat the time sunk into sourcing and booking multiple contractors to provide estimates… […]

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New York Home Prices Increased in 2023

OneKey MLS, which covers the southern counties of New York (the NYC metro area, Long Island, and Hudson Valley), has released its latest market report for the region.  The report tracks both month-to-month (November to December 2023) and year-to-year (2022 to 2023) changes. For the latter, sale prices increased by 2.10%, rising from $ 590,000 […]

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What to Do With Your Home If You Buy a Second Property

The decision to buy a second property brings a host of considerations, and one of the most crucial among them is whether to sell or rent your existing home. This dilemma requires careful evaluation of financial, emotional and strategic factors to ensure that the choice aligns with your goals and circumstances. We will explore renting… […]

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Single-Family Home Prices Had Price Gains in 82.4% of 221 Metro Areas in 2023 Q3

National median home prices rose by 1.1% compared to the previous quarter and 2.2% year over year to $ 406,900. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Pending Home Sales Grew 1.1% in September

Pending Home Sales Grew 1.1% in September Pending contracts remain at historically low levels due to the highest mortgage rates in 20 years. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

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Embracing Sustainability: The Top Eco-Friendly Home Improvements

Green home improvements have taken center stage in an era marked by growing environmental concerns and a desire to reduce carbon footprints. Homeowners increasingly recognize the importance of adopting Eco-friendly home improvement practices for the planet’s well-being and the long-term benefits they bring to their lives. From solar panels to energy-efficient appliances, an array of… […]

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Home Enhancements Owners Should Avoid Before Selling

When you are preparing to sell your home, there are many improvements you can make. While you’ll get many suggestions for things you can do to make your home easier to sell, people rarely suggest things you don’t need to fix. Fixing up your home can be costly, and you might not get the return… […]

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Top 10 Places to Buy a Vacation Home

Investment properties in beachside communities offer the highest ROI potential, a new analysis shows. Here are the most profitable hotspots this year. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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How to Increase Cash Flow From a Second Home

Real estate professionals can use these market and financial tips to improve their own property investment strategy or that of their clients. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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Higher Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Made It Difficult for Home Buyers to Qualify in May 2023

With a monthly mortgage payment increase of 3.7% and a 2.8% rise in the median price of single-family homes, qualifying for a home loan was more challenging for potential buyers in May 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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