Millennials get all the press these days, but Baby Boomers still have a larger impact on the real estate market than any other demographic. This excellent infographic sheds light on this generation’s ongoing influence over the housing market.
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If a good deal is what you’re looking for when it comes to buying a house, the last people you want to put off are the sellers. The truth is, there’s a certain etiquette that buyers should follow throughout the home-buying process, and failure to follow it could actually cost you a lot of money. […]
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Depending on where you’re looking to buy, there could very well be a major supply shortage. But don’t let slim pickings in your local housing market stand in the way of you snatching up your dream home. If the listings are limited in your area, consider sending letters to homeowners expressing your interest in buying. […]
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With rent prices increasing all over the country, now may a good time to make the leap from ‘renter’ status to ‘owner’. After all, why not put that monthly check towards your own equity rather than someone else’s? And the prices that landlords are charging these days for rent are often higher than a typical […]
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Property taxes are tough to figure out. The federal property tax code alone is thousands of pages long, let alone the local codes all over the country. In a nutshell, property taxes are determined by a home’s assessed value and the property tax rate for that specific town or county. Sounds simple enough, but then […]
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California has one of the most dynamic and multidimensional housing markets in the world. Wrapping your head around all of the nuances and complexities can be daunting. In this elegant infographic, we demystify the Golden State’s real estate market.
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California’s real estate market will continue its growth streak into 2016, according to the California Association of Realtors (CAR) 2016 Housing Market Forecast. Yet that anticipated increase in sales will likely be somewhat hampered by limited inventory and continued high prices for properties. Last year was a pretty good one for the Golden State, which […]
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If you’ve been paying attention to what’s popular in modern kitchens these days, you would’ve noticed that white is hotter than ever. And despite their fame these days, white kitchens are as classic and timeless as they come. But how much white is too much? How can you strike that fine balance between bright and […]
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These days, it can be pretty tough to scrape together a good chunk of change to use as a down payment for a home. The financial recession, housing crisis, and weak job market hit a lot of Americans hard. And the millennial generation of today is taking their time moving out of their parents’ homes […]
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There is so much that attracts people by the hoards to California. From the climate, to the cultural diversity, to the employment opportunities, California certainly has a lot to offer. With such popularity, it’s no wonder that housing prices in many communities throughout the state are comparably more expensive than other parts of the country. […]
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