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7 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home

(TNS)—Before you make an offer on a house, it pays to ask a handful of questions. While the answers might scare you off or make you rethink your bid, they could make you feel more confident that you’re making the right move on the right house. As you prepare for buying a home, here are […]
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Military Homebuyers Purchase Younger, Buy Larger and More Expensive Homes, Says NAR

Differences in household demographics and affordable financing options spur homebuying demand for young active-service military members, causing them to significantly outpace the share of non-military homebuyers under the age of 35, according to the first-ever 2016 Veterans & Active Military Home Buyers and Sellers Profile, which evaluates the differences of recent active-service and veteran home buyers […]
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Will Zero-Energy Homes Change the Future of Real Estate?

While trends typically come and go, one that’s been getting a lot of attention lately is the concept surrounding the zero-energy home, a space that relies on exceptional energy conservation and on-site renewable energy to meet heating, cooling and energy needs. As the movement continues to push itself into the limelight—hoping for full-fledged adoption—it’s worth […]
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Tech Trends: Smart Buyer’s Reps Know about Smart Homes

Smart-home technology is shifting into high gear. By all accounts, 2016 will be the tipping point for consumer interest and adoption, nearly five years ahead of experts’ original projections. For example, a recent Coldwell Banker Real Estate survey found almost half (45 percent) of all Americans either own smart-home technology or plan to invest in […]
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Consumer Credit Default Rates Fall Flat

Updates in consumer credit defaults show a composite rate of 0.93 percent in March, down four basis points from the previous month, according to the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The first mortgage default reported a 0.77 percent rate for March, down seven basis points from the prior month. Auto loan defaults recorded a 1.02 […]
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These Neighborhood Amenities Can Kill Your Property Value

In real estate, the phrase “cash is king” is oft overused. However, if you’re struggling to sell a house in a bad ‘hood, then you already know that in reality, location is king. Purchasing a home in a great area, or an area that is up-and-coming, can help maximize the value of your home investment. So what can […]
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Andy Warhol’s First New York Art Studio Listed for $10M

Heads up Art History lovers: Andy Warhol’s very first studio, located in New York’s Upper East Side, is now on the market. Before Warhol dominated New York City with a visual art movement known as pop art, he lived in a townhouse near 89th and Lexington Avenue with his mother. After a few years, his art […]
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Ranked: Top 10 Best Downtowns of 2016

In recent decades there has been a resurgence in America’s downtowns. This redevelopment isn’t taking place in just our largest cities. Downtowns in smaller and mid-size towns are also experiencing a renaissance. With this in mind, Livability.com has named the Top 10 Best Downtowns, 2016. These areas are growing and thriving, offering expanded housing options, […]