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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…

MORTGAGE RATES SLIP AMID BANKING TURBULENCE

Mortgage rates largely follow the course of 10-year Treasury yields, which have been falling ever since the announcement of the closures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital.

PENDING HOME SALES TREND UP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE LAST SPRING

In a positive sign for the real estate industry — and the spring homebuying season — pending home sales rose in December for the first time since May 2022, increasing 2.5% from November.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE SPRING HOME BUYING MARKET?

By now, seeing inventory fall every week is no longer a surprise... even though it’s March, when we’d normally expect inventory to be increasing each week as the peak home buying season is almost upon us. But this year, sellers are holding back.

HOMEOWNERS’ ZEAL FOR CURB APPEAL MAY PAY OFF HANDSOMELY

“It’s no surprise that nearly all REALTORS® and most homeowners place a high value on the curb appeal of a well-maintained yard,” says NALP CEO Britt Wood. “Healthy outdoor living and green spaces help the environment, increase home values, make communities more desirable and improve people’s mental and physical health.

FINANCIAL STRESS PUSHES MORTGAGE RATES TO 6.6%

After five weeks of increases, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.6% from last week’s 6.73%. One year earlier it was 4.16%.

2 THINGS SELLERS NEED TO KNOW THIS SPRING

BOTTOM LINE: There are still clear opportunities for sellers this spring. If you’re wondering if it’s the right time to make a move, let’s connect today.

IS THE MEDIA KEEPING BUYERS IN A STATE OF FEAR?

CHICAGO – Are negative headlines about the housing slowdown giving homebuyers the jitters just as the busy spring season approaches? Homebuilders think so.

LET’S EXPLORE THE GROVE BY THE SEA, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL

THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO THE GROVE BY THE SEA, SANTA ROSA BEACH FL? LET'S EXPLORE IT!

HOW BEDROOM DESIGN CAN DELIVER BIG ROI FOR YOUR SELLERS

The most luxurious part of a luxury property is often the primary suite. When agents list up-market homes, bedrooms boast a unique selling proposition that needs to be maximized during the staging process — if well-designed, they have a magnetic pull that enables buyers to picture the comfort and elegance they could soon enjoy.