Tag Archives: 2021

6 Things You Think Add Value to Your Home But Don’t

This week’s Recommended Article: 6 Things You Think Add Value to Your Home But Don’t If you’re planning to sell your house, you might be tempted to go overboard with updates and upgrades to help you fetch the highest price at the closing table. While some home projects—such as replacing your garage door or doing [...]

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Legendary Hollywood Hills Home of Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford for Sale—or Rent

This week’s Recommended Article: Legendary Hollywood Hills Home of Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford for Sale—or Rent Here’s your chance to live like Academy Award-winners in the Hollywood home of Helen Mirren and her director husband, Taylor Hackford. Interested parties can either buy—or try. Their elegant estate is on the market for $18.5 million—or $45,000 [...]

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8 common real estate myths you need to know when buying or selling your home

This week’s Recommended Article: 8 common real estate myths you need to know when buying or selling your home Real estate is having a bit of a moment. It seems long overdue. The 2008 collapse, which devastated not only property values but almost every sector of the economy, still feels fresh, but that was over [...]

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The Power Of Self-Education In Real Estate

This week’s Featured Real Estate: The Power Of Self-Education In Real Estate   Many brokers are technically savvy but don’t have the personal touch that is so critical for dealing with people. We are all different but we can all benefit from deepening our knowledge and developing our skills through self-education and reading. Read the [...]

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Guest commentary: Real estate market ups and downs are a cycle

This week’s Recommended Article: Guest commentary: Real estate market ups and downs are a cycle Real estate is having a bit of a moment. It seems long overdue. The 2008 collapse, which devastated not only property values but almost every sector of the economy, still feels fresh, but that was over three presidential terms ago. [...]

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U.S. mortgage rates reach 3% for first time since April

This week’s Recommended Article: U.S. mortgage rates reach 3% for first time since April Mortgage rates in the U.S. rose for the first time this month. The average for a 30-year loan was 3 percent, up from 2.94 percent last week, Freddie Mac data showed Thursday. It was the first time since mid-April that the [...]

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New Home Mortgage Applications Spikes 30 Percent in April

This week’s Recommended Article: New Home Mortgage Applications Spikes 30 Percent in April WASHINGTON (May 7, 2021) – The U.S. economy experienced one of the swiftest declines in history last year, followed by a quick and relatively significant recovery in the second quarter of 2020. Speakers at today’s Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum held [...]

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US Housing Market Forecast 2021 & 2022: Crash or Boom?

This week’s Recommended Article: US Housing Market Forecast 2021 & 2022: Crash or Boom? Record-low mortgage rates and shortage of inventory are keeping the US housing market strong concerning buyer demand. Prices have been surging month-over-month breaking new records. Will the housing market crash? Let’s look at the most recent housing market trends and predictions [...]

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Economic Experts Predict Bright Path for Commercial Real Estate in 2021

This week’s Recommended Article: Economic Experts Predict Bright Path for Commercial Real Estate in 2021 WASHINGTON (May 7, 2021) – The U.S. economy experienced one of the swiftest declines in history last year, followed by a quick and relatively significant recovery in the second quarter of 2020. Speakers at today’s Commercial Economic Issues and Trends [...]

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Before You Sell: 8 Curb Appeal Improvements You Need To Fetch Top Dollar

This week’s Recommended Article: Before You Sell: 8 Curb Appeal Improvements You Need To Fetch Top Dollar Frst impressions matter when you’re getting ready to sell a house. Your home’s curb appeal can help you earn top dollar—or it can send buyers running for the hills. “Today’s buyers are driven by curb appeal and look [...]

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