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Case-Shiller home price index rises 6.2% in September
Case-Shiller home price index rises 6.2% in September Michael Sheetz | @thesheetztweetz Published 9:00 AM ET Tue, 28 Nov 2017 Updated 12:30 PM ET Tue, 28 Nov 2017 CNBC.com The U.S. National Home Price NSA Index rose 6.2 percent in September, according to data from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller. The index is rising “at the fastest […]
Homeowners Tips for Home Maintenance
YEARLY HOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Tips on maintenance, a new home is a large investment, worthy of proper maintenance. Help protect your property with this regular care and service schedule to ensure long term livability and functionality of your new green home. Every Month Clean and replace air conditioning filters. If you have an energy recovery […]
9 tips for making your move smoother
Congratulations! Let’s make your life smoother now! You made it through the home buying process and found your dream home. Now for the next step: moving! Before you start stressing out and tossing everything into garbage bags the morning the movers arrive, here are some tips that will help save you time and make your […]
A Tale of Two Markets
A Tale of Two Markets: A 6-Month Update Six months ago, we reported that the mismatch between the type of inventory of homes for sale and the demand of buyers in the US was causing the formation of two markets. In the starter and trade-up home categories, there were significantly more buyers than there were […]
More Americans Say Now is a Good Time to Sell!
Recently released data from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey revealed that rising home prices were the catalyst behind an eight-point jump in the net percentage of respondents who say now is a good time to sell. The index is now 21 points higher than it was this time last year. Overall, 62% of Americans surveyed […]
What to Look for in Your Real Estate Team
How do you select the members of your team who are going to help you make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important characteristic that you should be looking for in your agent […]
The scent of Fall is in the air
The scent of Fall is in the air. Time to bake an apple pie, crunch some leaves on a long walk, and carve the family pumpkin. The days are getting noticeably shorter, and maybe there’s a nip in the air – sure signs that fall is on its way. Now is the perfect time to […]
Fall is here what to do about your landscaping
Fall into a second spring this September, when the weather in the Northwest is the best time of year for outdoor living. Your summer-weary pots and hanging baskets can be refreshed with autumn color from mums, herbs, dahlias and winter pansies. Order topsoil and mulch now so you’ll be ready for lawn restoration and new […]