In making renovations, homeowners need to strike a balance between personal tastes and features that could appeal to buyers. NEW YORK – Home improvement trends come and go. The wildly popular open floor plan concepts that have dominated homeowners’ desires over the past decade-plus could be falling out of favor. Rachel Stults of Realtor.com linked … Read more
Seniors looking to downsize may have an emotional connection to a home, so agents should work with patience, empathy and understanding. NEW YORK – The National Association of Realtors®’ 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that baby boomers aged 59 to 77 are among the homeowners downsizing, accounting for 45% of home sellers … Read more
Buyers in Florida’s bigger metros gained an upper hand in July 2024, Zillow said. Nationwide, homes have been lingering on the market longer compared to last year. SEATTLE – Competition for homes and price appreciation tapered off faster than normal in July as high housing costs continued to stymie shoppers, according to the Zillow market … Read more
Buyers may hear they need a 20% down payment to buy a home, but that’s not set in stone. Many mortgages require as little as 3% or 3.5% and some have no minimums. SOUIX CITY, Iowa – You might have heard you’ll need a 20% down payment to buy a home. While there’s a reason … Read more
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