by Carmen Boles | May 3, 2024 | Blog
There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building these...
by Carmen Boles | May 1, 2024 | Blog
If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move. The...
by Carmen Boles | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog
The typical all-white bathroom is getting a color treatment. In its 2024 trends report, Wow Design shows how more color is entering bathroom design. 1: Add Nature-Inspired Hues From Wow Design’s trend report: “Small tiles in a mix of warm and neutral shades can be...
by Carmen Boles | Apr 26, 2024 | Blog
More than half of real estate professionals recently reported that their clients are interested in sustainability. For some homeowners, environmental consciousness is a lifestyle choice. For others, going green is purely practical. Reducing energy and water...
by Carmen Boles | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog
U.S. property taxes on single-family homes rose twice as fast in 2023 as they did in 2022, with a total of $363.3 billion levied compared to $339.8 billion one year earlier. This is according to an analysis conducted by Attom, based on...
by Carmen Boles | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog
Luxury home prices in the U.S. surged by 8.7 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2024, with the median price hitting a record $1.225 million, according to data from Redfin. In comparison, prices for non-luxury homes rose by 4.6 percent to a median of...
