In the month of February, stats for housing starts did not change that much. A slight decline was there, but it was insignificant. This indicates that the home building industry has become somewhat stable even though the weather has been really bad this winter. According to stats, the decrease is just 0.2% So is there any way that construction can …
You must have already heard that the stock market is performing well these days and home prices are increasing. Indeed, this is good for the economy and these two things have set a new record. The household worth in the country has just crossed $400 billion, which is a gain by 2%. Along with home prices, retirement savings, pensions and …
Planning to advertise your house on the MLS? Good idea, but this will work only when you take care of some things. For instance, if you put up dark or unclear photos, buyers will not consider your home. Moreover, if you fail to provide the correct address that will also have a negative impact. What else turns-off a potential buyer? …
Are you a renter? There are so many of them in the housing market now, and all of them have to bear ever increasing rental amounts. How much of your monthly income goes towards your rent? A survey claims that this amount should not be more than 33% of your paycheck; only then will you be able to afford the …
The construction sector has been riding on a turbulent tide. At times, the rates increase and at others, they decline. The latest analysis of the housing market has shown that construction rates have risen once more. According to the stats, construction spending has increased in the housing market because the number of governmental and nonresidential projects has declined. Last month, …
Every spring season, the housing market makes it into the headlines, and the same is expected for this year as well. The market appears good for sellers, but buyers may have to face a few problems if they do not have a proper strategy in place. Construction rates are not that high, so the demand will probably be more than …
Do you use a tablet in your real estate business? While we all love our smartphones, tablets are increasingly prevalent in the marketplace today. In many cases, especially for real estate agents, they’re easier and more convenient to use. Here’s a list of our eight favorite tablet apps for real estate agents, most of which are free. Click the iOS …
Regardless of how gloomy February may seem, it does mark the beginning of the spring housing season. It is the weekend after the Super Bowl when home builders start off a busy buying season along with President’s Day sales. The mercury drops to indicate the freezing temperatures that usually grip the country at this time of the year. However, the …
Are you a homeowner? We are sure that it must feel great to finally have a place that you can call your own. The real estate market has improved, and in recent times, there are many people who have become homeowners. Since you have so newly acquired this title, you may not be aware how this can affect your taxes. …
