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Lake Home vs. Beach House: Pros and Cons of Each

When choosing a dream vacation home or a permanent residence, deciding between a lake house and a beach house is a common dilemma. If you have vacationed and enjoyed both, the decision could be challenging. Sometimes, when vacationing in either location for a short period, you may not think about the long-term consequences of ownership.… […]

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Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Worth Doing

In today’s eco-conscious environment, energy efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a property’s standout feature. As a real estate agent, I witness first-hand how homeowners and buyers prioritize sustainability, driving demand for green improvements. This shift isn’t just ethical; it’s economical. Investments in energy-efficient home improvements, such as window replacements, insulation upgrades, solar panels and Energy… […]

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Millennials Reclaim Position as Largest Group of Home Buyers

Millennials Once Again the Largest Group of Home Buyers Millennials have eclipsed baby boomers to become the largest group of home buyers, marking a significant shift in housing market demographics. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051

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Pending Home Sales Rose 1.6% in February

Pending Home Sales Rose 1.6% in February Modest sales growth shows slow and steady progress from the lows of late last year. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

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What Are the Benefits of a Modular Home?

Built in sections at a factory and assembled on-site, modular homes offer a unique blend of efficiency and customization. Their popularity stems from their ability to provide affordable, durable and sustainable housing options. We will examine the various benefits of modular homes and highlight why they are becoming a preferred choice for many. If you… […]

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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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