We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities. Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard Universityexpanded on the top 5 financial benefits of homeownership in his paper –The Dream Lives On: the Future of…
Home is where the heart is, but sometimes it’s also where a homeowner’s savings plan comes into account. Homeowners may have a long wish list of home renovations and projects, and sometimes the work is never done. While return on investment (ROI) may not be the biggest consideration in a homeowner’s mind when deciding which…
Give your home a noticeable boost. Invest a little and get a big improvement in how your home looks and feels. Here are 100 Do It Yourself ways to upgrade your home each for under $100.
You’ve finally found your perfect Hawai‘i dream home and now it’s time to decorate. Decorating island-style is easier than you think! Creating a timeless, laid-back, beachy or tropically inspired interior is definitely more fun than stress. It’s easy to find Hawa‘i-inspired furnishings at locally owned boutiques, or you can get creative and craft some designs…
TransUnion recently released the results of a new study titled “The Bubble, the Burst and Now – What Happened to the Consumer?” The study revealed that 1.5 million homeowners that were negatively impacted by the housing crisis could re-enter the housing market in the next three years. TransUnion defined “negatively impacted” as… “…those who were 60+ days…
It is common knowledge that a large number of homes sell during the spring-buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off on putting their home on the market until then. The question is whether or not that will be a good strategy this year. The other listings that do come out in the spring will…
Some Highlights: In a recent Harris Poll, Americans listed “change in climate/weather” as their top reason for wanting to relocate. 41% would move for a better job opportunity. Being closer to loved ones filled out 3 of the top 6 reasons why American’s move.
Some Highlights: The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 4.8% by next year. CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 5.3% over…
Delint Your Dryer Hose Unplug the clothes dryer, slide it out, detach the hose from the back, and vacuum out the link at least once a year to drastically shorten your drying times, prolong the life of the machine, and, most important, reduce the risk of fire.The payoff: You’ll shave your clothes-drying costs by 25…
In the monthly REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey, the National Association of REALTORS® asks members “In the neighborhood or area where you make most of your sales, what are your expectations for residential property prices over the next year?” REALTORS® who responded to the November 2015 survey expected prices to increase by 3.2 percent over the…
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