From painting to additions, new homeowners spent $18 billion on home improvement projects in the past year. Here’s an infographic indicating the popular projects: During the past year, 1 out of 5 new homeowner took on a remodeling project. Biggest areas of improvement were the kitchen (70%) and landscape (68%). Of these remodeling homeowners, 49% […]
10 Ways To Prepare for Homeownership
July 17, 2014 by
Working towards your goal of owning a home can be quite the headache if you don’t know what to expect. Things will go much smoother for you if you plan ahead and know just what to expect. Here are 10 ways to prepare for homeownership: 1. Decide what you can afford. Having an idea in […]
Young Optimism [Infographic]
July 16, 2014 by
Whether they’re in a position to buy now, or are still saving toward their dream, young renters are optimistic about homeownership. Here’s an infographic indicating the benefits they see in owning versus renting: 81% said owning allows them to live in a nicer home, and 80% agreed that owning is good way to accumulate wealth. 76% […]
How Do Buyers Evaluate Real Estate Crushes? [Infographic]
June 24, 2014 by
Whether it’s love or real estate, having a short list of deal breakers is critical for weeding through crushes to find “the one.” 69% of home-buyers surveyed reported that they have had a “house crush.” Of those surveyed, the top attributes for women were: outdoor living space (54%), an open floor plans (42%), followed by […]
The Perfect Luxury Home [Infographic]
June 3, 2014 by
Luxury properties come in all shapes and sizes but the definition of luxury property is different from one person to another. Ocean views or on the gold course? Penthouse suite, or over sized mansion? Check out what buyers thought the ideal location was for a Luxury Home. What do you envision when you hear the […]
Feeling Good About Home Prices [infographic]
May 20, 2014 by
The 2013 Home Seller Survey results are in, and they’re quite optimistic. Here is what Sellers are projecting home prices to increase by over the next few years:
How Often Did Homes Sell Over Asking? [Infographic]
April 22, 2014 by
When the market is red hot you always hear about the multiple offers and bidding wars of 2013. This neat infographic shows us how often homes sold for more than their asking price since 2005. 2013 saw a surge in over asking prices fueled by the shortage of homes for sale especially in the Chula […]
2013 The Year of Multiple Offers [Infographic]
April 8, 2014 by
If you were house hunting last year, you may not be surprised by the number of homes which received multiple offers. 98% of sellers received more than one offer on their home in 2013. It would be safe to assume those who didn’t, were likely over-priced. Take a look at how sellers chose to accept […]
Get Ahead of the Summer Selling Season [Infographic]
April 1, 2014 by
Spring has Sprung! Get ahead of the Summer Selling Season to get the most out of your home. Here are 3 reasons why you shouldn’t wait to sell your home:
What Do You Want In a Neighborhood? [Infographic]
March 11, 2014 by
When searching for a home to buy we instinctively weed out certain neighborhoods and covet others based on our preferences and current lifestyle. As some may desire top ranked schools, others may prefer a shorter commute or a more walkable neighborhood. Search Homes in any Neighborhood Although everyone’s wants and needs may differ, it is […]
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