Real Estate Blog
Tips for Successfully Selling Your House
In the US, the number of existing homes sold has decreased in the past years. Although, according to Statista, the sales activity is expected to increase in 2023, making house transactions reach high values again. Curiously, the pandemic affected housing marketing in...
3 Upfront Costs of Buying a Home
If you are thinking seriously about buying a home, you have probably heard that you are going to incur closing costs. These are costs you must pay when you close on your mortgage loan and take ownership of your home. They often add up to around 2% to 5% of your home's...
July Home Maintenance Checklist
Care for your house inside and out, and enjoy the good times of summer. Fireworks, swimming, and clambakes. With summer in full swing, the month of July can seem to zip by. Make the most of your month with these to-dos. Things to Check Off Your List in an Hour or Less...
Smart Home Technology for Aging in Place
Smart-home technologies may help a growing number of older adults age in place, enabling them to improve their quality of life and continue to live independently longer research shows. “Emerging technologies like smart beds and systems that detect falls can make aging...
Equity Motivates More Sellers
More homeowners say they are being motivated by the rapid increase in equity in their homes to list their property for sale, saying they have high expectations for a profitable sale. About half of the home sellers recently surveyed said they expected to retain 30% or...
Why Builders, Buyers Favoring Townhomes?
Rising costs are making townhomes more attractive—not just for builders, but for buyers as well. Townhome construction has grown over the last year, making up nearly 13% of all single-family starts, an increase of 38% in one year, BUILDER reports. Robert Dietz, the...