Renovating? 3 Tips to get Eliminate the Remains

Renovating your seventies kitchen and upgrading to stainless steel and granite can create all kinds of happy feelings. It can also produce piles of materials you may not be sure what to do with. Here are a few of tips on how to remove all those building byproducts.  See the tips here

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How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security

Scripps Networks Interactive surveyed 700 U.S. homeowners of all ages to find out why they’d purchase smart home technology. For most, tech updates were appealing if they provided additional comfort and security. See details here

How come people favor smart homes? Comfort and securityHow come people favor smart homes? Comfort and security

Florida features 4 out of the 5 top ‘hottest’ single-family markets

Among the 50 largest U.S. markets, the top five (in order) were Orlando, Palm Beach County, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Dallas, as outlined by Ten-X, an internet based marketplace. Each metro area had “a vigorous blend of consistently strong demand, home price appreciation, and economic and demographic growth.”  See details here

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Not used to HOA Understand the covenants

Buyers considering a home in a community that has a homeowners association ( HOA ) should research an important set of rules known as restrictive covenants or CC&Rs. These are the basic rules established by the subdivision that they must follow in order to live there. The rules tend to be designed for maintaining the attractiveness and value of the property. Find out more

Not used to HOA Understand the covenantsNot used to HOA Understand the covenants

January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report

Capped off by way of a strong December, 2016 was the very best year for U.S. home sales ever since the recession, based on the January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales in 2016 were the greatest in the housing report’s eight-year history, topping the sales of 2015, the previously strongest year. Nine months of 2016 posted sales greater than in the same months of 2015. See full report here

January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report

January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report

Which happens to be Cheaper: To purchase or Build New?

Obviously, there exists quite a bit of variations in sorting out those costs. Plus, the price you pay upfront is only part of the equation when deciding to buy an existing home or build a new one. Find out here

Which happens to be Cheaper: To purchase or Build New?Which happens to be Cheaper: To purchase or Build New?

Ways of Organizing Your way of life and Doing Great Things in 2017

Entrepreneurs are constantly endeavoring to move faster, be more efficient and, in general, be more awesome. But kicking yourself and your business into high gear isn’t easy when the things around you, in your professional and personal life happens to be in disarray. See how to do it here

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Significantly more Millennial’s Have entered Parenthood

Millennial’s and  motherhood is increasing. Could the increase in births for the millennial generation bode well for real estate and finally convince them to move into home-ownership? See details here

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Plumbing Issues to watch out for When purchasing a property

When you’re searching for a new house, pesky plumbing problems could be overlooked – especially if you don’t understand how to identify issues lurking behind the walls. Some plumbing flaws are an easy fix. Others can lead to serious damage and major financial woes if they aren’t addressed (preferably not by you!). See what to look for here

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January 2017 Item of Value – Tips for Navigating the Real Estate Transaction

As we enter 2017, many of us will look to buy or sell a home this year.  If you or someone you know may be looking, in this month’s Item of Value you will find great tips on how to navigate through a real estate transaction.  From the best times of day to visit a home, to conducting research and managing your expectations, this information will help you better understand the process.

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