A Home For The Holidays
The holidays are near and we’re spreading the cheer with some simple decorations that can brighten up your home for the holiday season. For your windows, hanging wreaths with red-berries or lights can brighten up the room and can be used all year long! It’s a cost-efficient way to showcase large windows and the front […]
Previously Owned Homes Hit Highest Sales in Over Three Years
The economy has been on the road to recovery and this past April, United States home resales rose to the highest they have been in three and a half years. The National Association of Realtors® said that existing home sales increased nationally by 0.6 percent equating to an annual rate of 4.97 million units. This […]
Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise
Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise By Nick Caruso The real estate market will continue its road to recovery in 2014, with home prices rising 6 percent and mortgage rates hitting 5.4 percent. In addition, demand is predicted to plateau, all according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist […]
Are Dated Appraisals Holding Back the Recovery?
Are Dated Appraisals Holding Back the Recovery? By Andrew King Some of the most beaten down real estate markets are finally experiencing that long-awaited bounce back from the crash. Cash offers are yielding more sales. Pent-up demand is driving prices higher. But something’s missing. Brokers in the faster markets, such as Nevada, California and Florida—where […]
Home Furnishings Month Reveals New Trends, Ideas
Since September was National Home Furnishings Month, let’s take a look at some of the hottest trends in home furnishings for the fall and winter. Lifestyle blogger Amy Henderson says keeping things eco-friendly is a growing trend as more people look to reduce their carbon footprints. Henderson says look for furniture composed of repurposed materials to […]
Turn Back Time
It’s almost that time for the clocks to be turned-back again, and to gain an extra hour of sleep! This year, Daylight Saving ends on Sunday, November 3rd and the clocks turn back one hour from 2am PST to 1am PST. If you’re like most of us and in bed asleep before that hour, remember to […]
Most Common Fall Home Improvements for Homeowners This Season
With over half of all homeowners planning to make some type of improvement to their home this year, the question is: What exactly are they changing? Homeowners are choosing to wait until the high temperatures break and cooler weather hits to begin outdoor work, and home improvement companies are looking to unload new products to […]
5 Sure Ways To Waste Your Money
5 Sure Ways to Waste Your Money By Barbara Pronin No matter how careful we are with money, everyone has holes in the budget: small indulgences or careless mistakes that end up costing big dollars. The finance experts at Kiplinger’s point out six common money-wasters it makes good sense to avoid: Carrying a loan or […]
Tips and Tricks for Planning the Perfect Halloween
Planning the perfect Halloween can be pretty spooky, and it’s not just because of the ghosts and ghouls that run from door to door. Coordinating Halloween activities, planning a festive party and pulling off the perfect costume for each family member can be frightening. But with a few technology tricks, you’ll be rewarded with a […]
Meet Lance Partin: New Home Resource’s Newest Realtor®
Yes, we are expanding our team here at New Home Resource! We’ve carefully selected Lance Partin, a licensed Realtor®, to join our customer-focused team. Why? Because we want to ensure that we can help you find your dream home, rental property, or find you a buyer for your property with the utmost professionalism and expertise. […]