If you want to enjoy some healthy exercise, beat the heat, or keep the kids entertained, adding an in-ground pool to your home might be a great option. Pools are popular upgrades for many homeowners, and it is easy to understand their appeal. When you have a pool at your home, you can host pool […]
The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the […]
Guest Post by: Daisy Horton Key Findings 78% of real estate agents say poor landscaping and hardscaping negatively affects property values 59% of real estate agents say trees are the landscaping element that adds the most value to a home Adding one healthy tree can increase property values by 30% or more, according to 1 […]
Guest Post by: Berita Fregoso The optimal humidity level range for an indoor place or a home is 35%-50%. More humidity than this range is harmful to the home and the people living in it. Maintaining humidity levels in an indoor house depends on the owner’s actions. A homeowner can take several steps to dehumidify […]
Guest Post By: Stephanie Haywood Whether it’s cross-country or across town, it’s difficult to settle into a new place after a move. You’ll want to make your new house feel like home, do some online research, get acquainted with the neighborhood, and make new friends. Seek advice from your real estate agent, and here are […]
Guest Post by Adam Taylor Moving to a new city is a big job, but it can be invigorating to start over, especially if you’re thinking of starting a business or want to relocate one. There are several factors to consider when looking for the right location, including the cost of living, how safe the […]
According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy. All of this brings up […]
From Realtor Magazine.com About 14% of new home buyers—or one in seven—forgo a home inspection, a survey finds from Clever Real Estate. Buyers are more likely to hire a home inspector when purchasing an existing home. But new homes can turn up problems too. For those who did do an inspection, 65% said they uncovered issues […]
Image via Pexels Guest Post by: Adam Taylor Many people think of starter homes as temporary dwellings that they will live in for three to five years. Growing families often sell starter homes to purchase larger homes that they will live in forever. Others turn their starter homes into rental properties and hold them as […]
Celebrity mansions are known for being grand. Outfitted with luxurious amenities and fancy finishes, they come with ultra-high price tags. In the celebrity home market, the average purchase price was more than $11.5 million, and the average interior size was more than 10,000 square feet. But what other characteristics do celebrity-style homes share? Ruby Home, […]
Guest Post by Harry Emerson For a long time, the ability to work from home was reserved for the lucky and privileged few, those who had supportive employers or who found a way to do it on their own. However, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed this. At first, companies were required to have […]
Guest Post by: Joaquin Miranda with Homelight If you are thinking of buying or selling a home soon, then the state of the market is a topic that might be on your mind. During the last two years across the nation, real estate agents have been talking about a lack of inventory, and what’s called […]
What You Should Look For In Investment Properties Guest Post By: Nicole Hardey – SVP of Marketing at Renovo Financial Becoming a real estate investor is a practical decision that can help you accumulate wealth over time. Like any other investment, you’ll want to make sure that you are putting your money in the right […]
📈Let’s compare how the real estate market in Monmouth and Ocean counties performed in May compared to last year. 📉Home prices still remain up, 9-10% higher for single family homes in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Ocean County condominiums saw a jump of 34.69% higher prices from last year. Inventory still remains even lower than last […]
Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look at a few terms you may […]