Sep 10, 2016 | Homeownership
Every year in the U.S., more than 50,000 kids are rushed to the emergency room for home playground equipment-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To keep kids safe, remember the following tips when it comes to creating and...
Aug 28, 2016 | National Housing Report
Unlike the month’s temperatures, July home sales cooled off from June’s highest year-to-date level. In the RE/MAX National Housing Report analysis of 53 U.S. cities, July sales fell in 49 markets by 8.8% from July 2015 and by 13.1% from June. Find more market and...
Jul 30, 2016 | Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley Real Estate, Lancaster Real Estate, Palmdale Real Estate, REMAX All-Pro
Cranking up the AC can also crank up your electric bill. Here are a few alternative ways to keep your home cool this summer. 1. Swap bulbs If you still haven’t switched to CFLs for environmental or economic reasons, do it to be cool. Incandescent bulbs waste...
Jul 29, 2016 | National Housing Report
With the market now in the midst of the popular summer selling season, both home sales and prices are rising with the summer temperatures. Homebuyer demand in June kept sales levels above last year’s by 0.7%, with a strong increase of 9.4% over sales in May. The...
Jun 29, 2016 | Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley Real Estate, Buy A Home, Buy A House Lancaster, Home Sales, Lancaster Real Estate
You’ve decided you’re ready to buy your own home – now what? Start with these initial steps: 1. Get your financial ducks in a row. Calculate how much money you have in savings and assets, your total annual income and your expenses. Know how much of it you can...