Tag: luxury realtor

MORTGAGE RATES FLUCTUATE, BUT MARKET IS STABILIZING

Despite the weekly volatility in borrowing costs lately, the overall trend is down, NAR says. Though mortgage rates inched up this week, they remain below 6.5%, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.…

WHY DOES IT STILL FEEL LIKE A SELLER’S MARKET?

New listings fell 21.8% year-to-year during the four weeks ending April 2, one of the biggest drops since the start of the pandemic, according to a Redfin study.

FEWER BEDROOMS HAVE BEDS THANKS TO PANDEMIC

A COVID-pushed trend, “functional décor,” has driven many people to put a sofa bed in their living room and convert little-used guest rooms for other functions.

7 TIPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR HOME’S SELL PRICE

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy drove up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations.

STRESS-FREE HOME CLEANING: 27 PRACTICAL TACTICS FOR BUSY HOUSEHOLDS

Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal task

4 KEY TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOUSE THIS SPRING

One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’ access to view it. If it’s not accessible, it could cost you by sitting on the market longer and ultimately selling for a lower price.

GET READY: THE BEST TIME TO LIST YOUR HOUSE IS ALMOST HERE

If you’ve been waiting for the best time to sell, this is your chance. But remember, before you put your house on the market, you’ve got to get it ready. And if you haven’t started that process yet, you’ll need to move quickly. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

STRESSED OUT? HERE ARE 10 SCIENCE-BACKED DESIGN TIPS FOR BRINGING SERENITY TO YOUR HOME

The word “anxiety” gets thrown around a lot these days, and I admit, I’ve been a little dismissive. I’d think to myself, “Don’t we all get nervous now and then? What’s the big deal?” Then, this year, I experienced a series of panic attacks that knocked me right off my high horse.

MORTGAGE RATES NOSEDIVE IN FALLOUT FROM SILICON VALLEY BANK FAILURE

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TOP 6 HOME DESIGN TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2023

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more…