New Construction Costs on the Rise
More than 90 percent of builders say that rising lumber prices are hampering the affordability of new homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Recently...
Top 5 Single -Family Home Trends to Watch Out For
Top trends that impact homebuyers and sellers in 2018 come from a survey by Fixr.com. Here are the top five trends buyers are shopping for. Smart Home TechnologySmart homes have taken off in the last few...
Color of the Year for 2018
Brace yourself, white and beige: There's a new neutral coming to town. According to the Pinterest 100 list, which is the website's prediction of trends that are trending big time in 2018 based on what people...
Pros and Cons of Next-door
The growth of Nextdoor has been nothing short of amazing. Current numbers show that it's currently in 160,000 homes, has expanded to the Netherlands and the UK, and has just launched in Germany,...
Survey: Pets Drive Millennials’ Decision to Buy
A third of recent home buyers ages 18 to 36 say their decision to purchase was based on the desire for a larger property with a yard for their dog,
Bankruptcy and Homeownership
This year marks the seventh year since the influx in bankruptcy declarations in 2010, therefore millions of Americans will see bankruptcies begin to fall off their credit report.Over the next five years, about...
Outdoor Remodeling Impact
This info graph contains highlights from the 2016 Outdoor remodeling report. This report takes a deep dive into the reasons why homeowners complete outdoor remodeling projects, the value of taking on such...
What’s on Home Shoppers’ Wish Lists
A new realtor.com® survey reveals the top desires of home buyers today: Ranch-style homes, big backyards, and updated kitchens.More than half of home buyers say they’re on the hunt for a three-bedroom home,...
