Posted by: SNPHomes // November 28, 2017 According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing power. Purchasing […]
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) In the Truckee Meadows, 2016 was a seller’s market. In Washoe County, existing single-family homes increased 4 percent from 2015 and the median home price was $304,990; an increase of 9 percent from the previous year. Looking ahead into 2017, the overall message from the The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® is that […]
Reno, NV, gets a lousy rap. A down-and-out casino town, with higher-than-average unemployment and high crime that has somehow remained immune to the wealth that flocks to nearby Lake Tahoe. Its slogan, “The Biggest Little City in the World” seems ironic at best. Maybe that’s all about to change. Tech giants from Tesla to Apple […]
Homeowners and renters remodel, redesign, and restructure their home for a variety of reasons. This report takes a deep dive into the reasons for remodeling, the success of taking on projects, and the increased happiness found in the home once a project is completed. It also contains: The typical cost of 20 remodeling and replacement […]
Conventional wisdom dies hard. Popular perceptions may drive the decisions you make about your real estate career, from how you market your business to what your office should look like. But longstanding beliefs—these days amplified by social media bubbles and spin—can be flat wrong. Through research, crowdsourcing, and interviews with industry experts known for their […]
“It’s literally like the whole island was bombed.” —Puerto Rico Association of REALTORS® Executive Director Marcos Vilar on the widespread devastation left behind by Hurricane Maria. (Photo credit: Kris Grogan/U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Wikimedia) The real estate community in Puerto Rico is working frantically to help deliver emergency supplies to the island’s 3 million residents, […]
The exterior of the home counts big for creating first impressions. Indeed, 99 percent of real estate pros say that curb appeal is a critical factor in attracting a buyer, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2016 Remodeling Impact: Outdoor Features survey. Get more ideas: Amp Up Curb Appeal Here are a few things […]
Décor choices can have a big impact on how large or small a home appears. Professional home stagers chime in with some tips on how to show off square footage, even when space is tight. 1.Remove heavy drapes. Leave windows bare or hang sheer linen curtains. The space will feel brighter, and “you’ll extend the […]
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