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4 Tips on How to Increase the Number of Offers You Get In Slower Markets

2025-09-16T12:58:02-04:00October 1, 2015|Categories: Home Seller Tips|Tags: , , |

Selling a house in a slow market is like playing the world's worst waiting game. But for sellers who want to make a deal quickly, there are ways to boost your offers and close a bid in short order - even if the market isn't that hot. If you're struggling to sell your home, try these four strategies to boost buyer interest and start bringing in offers.

Case-Shiller Housing Market Index: Home Prices Rise in July

2025-09-16T12:58:02-04:00September 30, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , |

U.S. home prices rose by 0.10 percent in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller Housing Market Index. San Francisco, California edged past Denver Colorado with a year-over-year price increase of 10.40 percent as compared to Denver’s reading of 10.30 percent. All year-over-readings for the 20-City Home Price Index posted gains, but Washington, D.C. showed the lowest year-over0-year growth rate at 1.70 percent. Chicago, Illinois and New York City followed closely with year-over-year readings of 1.80 percent and 1.90 percent respectively.

Case-Shiller Housing Market Index: Home Prices Rise in July

2025-09-16T12:58:02-04:00September 30, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , |

U.S. home prices rose by 0.10 percent in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller Housing Market Index. San Francisco, California edged past Denver Colorado with a year-over-year price increase of 10.40 percent as compared to Denver’s reading of 10.30 percent. All year-over-readings for the 20-City Home Price Index posted gains, but Washington, D.C. showed the lowest year-over0-year growth rate at 1.70 percent. Chicago, Illinois and New York City followed closely with year-over-year readings of 1.80 percent and 1.90 percent respectively.

Stepping Up Your Game: Staging Your Home to Make It More Appealing Than New Construction

2025-09-16T12:58:03-04:00September 29, 2015|Categories: Home Seller Tips|Tags: , , |

When it comes to buying a home people are more apt to consider a newer model. After all new homes are more energy efficient; require less maintenance the perks many buyers want. For homeowners with older homes getting a competitive edge can take a lot of extra work, especially in today's real estate market.

Looking Ahead: How to Ensure That You Are Taking Full Advantage of Mortgage Tax Credits

2025-09-16T12:58:03-04:00September 25, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , , |

One of the major benefits to purchasing a home with a mortgage are the tax credits that can be taken advantage of when April 15 comes around. Many homeowners are unaware of what mortgage related expenses can be deducted and, more importantly, which ones can no longer be deducted.

Looking Ahead: How to Ensure That You Are Taking Full Advantage of Mortgage Tax Credits

2025-09-16T12:58:04-04:00September 25, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , , |

One of the major benefits to purchasing a home with a mortgage are the tax credits that can be taken advantage of when April 15 comes around. Many homeowners are unaware of what mortgage related expenses can be deducted and, more importantly, which ones can no longer be deducted.

National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip

2025-09-16T12:58:04-04:00September 23, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , |

Sales of previously owned homes dropped in August by 4.80 percent on an annual basis for the first time in four months; the dip was likely caused by rising home prices. August sales were reported at a rate of 5.31 million; July's rate was 5.58 million sales of previously owned homes.

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