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Dining-Room Decor Fails So Bad They'll Give You Indigestion

Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder...

realtor.com The most unappetizing dining-room designs you've ever seen.

Do you love a bright, white kitchen or would you rather have some pops of color or dark wood cabinets?

American House Styles

What do you know about house styles?

thisoldhouse.com Take a stroll through the history of American houses, from the colonial era to the modern age

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This kitchen space was styled with some French farmhouse charm.

Are you a fan of this style?

Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

simplifyingthemarket.com Some Highlights: ATTOM Data Solutions conducted an analysis of more than 29 million single family home and condo sales over the past eight years to determine the top days to list your home for sale. The top five days to list your home brought in a 10% premium over market value and are all i

Inspiring single mother builds a house; now her story will be a movie

Movies about building houses? Where do I buy a ticket!

msn.com When mother of four, Cara Brookins fled domestic violence with her children, she was determined to put her family back together again. 

What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

simplifyingthemarket.com Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%. Some have suggested that year-over-year appreciation levels could fall to 3% or less this year. However, a stronger

How to Care for Pets and Children During a Remodel

Remodels can be stressful for everyone!

houzz.com These strategies can help protect animals and children from hazardous materials, construction areas and stress

Thoughtful Upgrades to Wow Home Buyers

Selling your home? Make potential homebuyers say "WOW!"

blog.househappy.com By Lance Marrs The list of things to do to prepare your home to sell can be long and boring. Organizing closets, servicing the furnace, cleaning gutters etc., may not be fun tasks, but they are all…

4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer

simplifyingthemarket.com So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call 'home,' and you've finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Below are 4 steps provid

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New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers

simplifyingthemarket.com Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports on the percentage of First-Time Home Buyers (F

5 Home Exterior Trends on the Rise in 2019

What's trending in #CurbAppeal

houzz.com The most popular exterior photos so far this year show mixed materials, farmhouse inspiration and inviting front porches

A Lack of Inventory Continues to Impact the Housing Market

simplifyingthemarket.com The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest point in years. The market will continue to strengthen in 2019. However, t

Want to make millions and pay no taxes? Try real estate

Real estate is a winning investment, even for single homeowners!

msn.com Property tycoons get a host of special breaks not available to other investors.

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These Are the 10 Most Popular Kitchen Photos So Far in 2019

😍 Are you looking for one of these?

houzz.com White, gray and black cabinets shine in these stunning new kitchen photos saved by Houzz users

5 cheap ways to stage your home like a pro

Pros are nice but you don't really need one to stage your house.

msn.com Impress buyers and make your place look inviting without spending a lot of money.

A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

simplifyingthemarket.com Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices! Inventory continues to rise in the luxury and pre

The Cost to Finish an Attic? About $75K.

Evict those spiders and take back your attic!

houselogic.com Learn what the cost to finish an attic into a bedroom or other living space is. Plus get tips on converting an attic efficiently.

Mainstream Concerns about an Economic Slowdown Revisited

simplifyingthemarket.com Recently, we reported that many believe a recession could happen within the next two years. We explained that 70% of economists and market analysts surveyed last year believe that a recession will occur in 2019 or 2020 and that 42% of consumers currently looking to purchase a home also agree that a

7 Painting Hacks To Get a Professional Look for Less | HouseLogic

Adding vanilla or lemon juice can help you cope.

houselogic.com Learn painting hacks from the pros for your next DIY home painting project to help lessen the mess and remove paint smells for top-notch results.

The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment

simplifyingthemarket.com If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a mortgage. The truth is that there are many programs available

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Home Buyers are Optimistic About Homeownership!

simplifyingthemarket.com When we consider buying an item, we naturally go through a research process prior to making our decision. We ask our friends and family members who have made similar purchases about their experience, we get opinions and insights, and we read reviews online. There’s no difference when considering a...

Key Measurements for a Dream Laundry Room

🤔 Multipurpose laundry rooms... Tell me more...

houzz.com Get the layout dimensions that will help you wash and fold — and maybe do much more — comfortably and efficiently

Why Access Is One of the Most Important Factors in Getting Your House Sold!

simplifyingthemarket.com So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is access, follow...

Why spring is the perfect time to sell your home

Are you ready to list?

msn.com Spring is here and interest rates are low – it's a great time to make the most of eager buyers.

Are you getting your planting on this spring?
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How to Install a Permeable-Paver Driveway

Much better than a cracked driveway with weeds sprouting out!

thisoldhouse.com More environmentally friendly than asphalt or concrete, these pavers minimize runoff that can pollute waterways

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

simplifyingthemarket.com Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious. Every mark

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Your Fabulous New Dream Home is Now Available

simplifyingthemarket.com Over the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in. That two-story, four-bedroom colonial

Why I Suspect It’s Hard To Love A REALTOR®

#truth

lightersideofrealestate.com We never said it’d be a cakewalk.

2 Trends Helping Keep Housing Affordable

simplifyingthemarket.com Two positive trends have started to emerge that impact the 2019 Spring Housing Market. Mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan have dropped to new lows, right as reports show that wages have increased at their highest rate in decades! These two factors have helped keep housing affor

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What Would Make You Sell Your House?

simplifyingthemarket.com There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around

Home Inspection Nightmares XXIX

Inspectors results: The cat comes with the house.

thisoldhouse.com Creative plumbing, adventures in chimney building and more ridiculously odd discoveries made by the home inspectors in The ASHI Reporter

How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?

simplifyingthemarket.com Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data from HUD, Census and Apartme

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8 Ways to Get Rid of Awful Pet Smells That Turn Off Buyers

* That don't also involve getting rid of the pets :)

houselogic.com You probably only think you've eliminated pet odors. Here's how to make sure.

7 surprising things that boost your home's value

#3 Cleaning up your neighbor’s lawn 😆😂🤣

msn.com You don't need to hire a contractor or do extensive renovations to add value to your home.

Existing Home Sales Slow to Start Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

simplifyingthemarket.com Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales slowed to an annual pace of 5.21 million home sales in March. Low inventory levels are still impacting home sales! The current month’s supply of homes for sale is 3.9-months. Median home prices were up 3.8% over last March at $259,400. This marked the

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