Finding the perfect housing match can be like finding the perfect mate, and that search isn’t always easy!
In a recent article, realtor.com® highlights how home-shopping can feel a lot like dating.
Appealing to Multigenerational Buyers
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Where Owners Pay the Most, Least in Property Taxes
With tax burdens on the minds of many Americans as tax season approaches and election issues gain steam, one analysis of property taxes in the 50 states finds a wide spread of rates, including some surprising results.
24/7 Wall St. recently analyzed data from the Tax Foundation to review property taxes paid in each state as a percentage of home values to find which state’s home owners pay the most and least in property taxes.
4 Must-Know Facts About the Last Frank Lloyd Wright
About a month ago, this distinctive three-bedroom, three-bath home in Phoenix went on the market for $3.6 million. This desert dwelling is particularly notable because it’s the final masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright before he died in 1959.
Its undulating shape, cantilevered space, and porthole cutouts throughout are Wright hallmarks that remind the eye of his design of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
I’ve had my eye on Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs for a long time, so enjoy the full story here.
Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill.
4 Big Trends to Watch in Real Estate
What should you watch for this year? The Urban Land Institute recently released its “Emerging Trends in Real Estate” report, covering the U.S. and Canada, for the coming year. The report covers some of the top trends expected to impact real estate in the short and mid-term.
Here are a few trends ULI says you should have on your radar screen for this year.
The 25 strongest and weakest housing markets for 2016
With the new year, it’s still not too late to identify where the strongest and weakest U.S. housing markets will be in 2016.
A new report from Veros Real Estate Solutions, a provider of enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, shows the vitality and expected market changes of the U.S. residential market for 2016.
The recently released VeroFORECAST quarterly national real estate market forecast for the 12-month period ending Dec. 1, 2016 shows where housing will be hot in 2016 and where it will be not so hot.
In all the top forecast markets, Veros’ report shows an appreciation in the 10% range, especially in the Pacific Northwest, such as California, Washington and Oregon. Popular housing markets in Texas like Dallas and Austin also made the list.
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What’s Topping Home Buyers’ Shopping Lists
Home buyers are looking for storage, energy efficiency and outdoor space, according to the latest preference survey released by the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this week.
Some of the top new-home desires cited by home buyers of all ages include separate laundry rooms, energy-star appliances and windows, exterior lighting, and a patio.
4 Must-Know Tips for Buying & Selling in 2016
What do buyers and sellers need to know to be smart about the housing market in 2016?
“The 2016 housing market is forecasted to be mainly a seller’s market, filled with increasing home prices, relatively low inventory and fierce competition between buyers,” says Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com®. “Buyers looking to close this year need to keep an open mind and be prepared to move quickly when they find a home that meets their needs. For sellers, it’s about understanding the ins and outs of their local market so they can optimize the price of their home and close quickly.”
Managing The Real Estate Details 