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Why Home Buyers Are Cautious About Housing

While home buyers confidence in the economy is growing, they remain hesitant about the housing market, according to Fannie Mae’s December 2014 National Housing Survey of 1,000 respondents.                                    One piece of good news is that more potential home buyers believe … Continue reading

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Will the Housing Market be Steadier in 2015?

Will the housing market be steadier in 2015 ? After all, the housing market this year has been on a roller coaster. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing-home sales are expected to fall short of 2013’s total, and … Continue reading

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The Housing Market 10 Year Review

The housing market has made some strides in recent months, but how has it performed compared to 10 years ago? Has the real estate market really dug itself out of the housing crisis? The National Association of REALTORS® on its … Continue reading

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Debt: Student Loans and Car Payments

Debt — like student loans and car payments — can create the biggest barrier to home ownership, more so than saving for a down payment, according to a new analysis by RealtyTrac. RealtyTrac analyzed affordability in 500 counties and found … Continue reading

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Housing’s Game Changer Is Marriage Delays

Marriage and real estate often go hand-in-hand. But a drastic decline in the number of married young adults, marriage delays,  is emerging as “one of the biggest game changers in the housing industry,” according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. … Continue reading

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Where Are The “Boomerang Buyers” ?

Only a small number of Americans who went through a foreclosure or short sale during the economic downturn have bought homes again, according to a study by Experian. Where are the “Boomerang Buyers” ? Many of these sidelined buyers were … Continue reading

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Some Housing Markets Still Facing Inventory Crunch

Some housing markets still facing inventory crunch. Supply nationwide in September was at five and a half months; most economists consider a normal level to be six to seven months. The supply of new homes was even lower, at nearly … Continue reading

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Value Of Landscaping: Boost Home Value 12%

The value of landscaping: you might want to take a closer look at your listing’s curb appeal: Upgrading a home’s landscape from average to excellent can raise its overall value by 10 percent to 12 percent, according to research from … Continue reading

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50.2 % Of American Adults Are Single

Half of all American adults now live in one-person households, a rapidly growing number, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The singles demographic is likely to reshape multifamily communities and single-family home designs going forward, according to Builder Online.                 … Continue reading

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Optimism With The Housing Market Improves

Consumers’ optimism with the housing market showed a slight rebound last month, with more people now saying it’s a good time to buy or sell a home, according to Fannie Mae’s September 2014 National Housing Survey, based on about 1,000 … Continue reading

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