A New Year, A New Housing Market
In 2015, home sales are predicted to rise to 7% across the nation. If you are considering selling your home this new year, this may be the year to take the next step. The value of homes has been steadily rising in the last few years and is expected to continue that incline as the […]
What Makes a Home a Good Home?
A buyer’s home search these days is usually started online. They want to get a feel for what is out there, put a visual to their ideal homes and to check prices. Then the serious buyers with get in touch with a Realtor®. By this time the buyer usually has an idea of what they […]
Design Ideas for Small Spaces
Do you ever get the feeling that your rooms are too cluttered but you have tried so many different options and nothing seems to work? Haven’t we all! Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration! We have gathered some cute and clutter free design ideas from HGTV. If you like what you read, take […]
5 Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Buy a Home Now
Many of the critical factors for a recovery in housing prices are in place. The drop in housing prices, coupled with the current low mortgage interest rates has brought affordability back into alignment with historical ranges in most markets. Unemployment levels appear to have bottomed out, and a growing number of real estate economic indicators […]
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from our homes…. to yours
May you have a wonderful holiday season! From your Realtors at New Home Resource: Joanna Piette, Denise Moreno Thrasher, Evelyn “Beng” Kern, Jessica O’Brien, Lance Partin and Kathy Paterniti.
3 Easy Holiday Shopping Strategies
Thanksgiving comes late this year, which means a shorter-than-usual holiday shopping season. If you’re not the type to buy gifts throughout the year, getting an early start on holiday shopping can help ensure you have enough time to find gifts for everyone on your list, and perhaps, most importantly, save money. Here are three things […]
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 […]
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 […]