As has been true throughout 2014, August home sales remained below the pace set in 2013. However, last month’s sales were 10.2% above the number of sales seen in August 2012, and were 17.8% higher than August 2008 sales, when the RE/MAX Housing Report began. See the...
Homeownership
6 Decisions to Make Before the Home Search
In the market for a new home, but have no idea where to start? There are several decisions you should begin to make before you even start your home search. By asking yourself the right questions, you can quickly pinpoint what you want – and can afford – in your next...
May 2014 RE/MAX National Housing Report
Home Sales Rise, Market Finds Stability For the 2nd month in a row, April home sales rose higher than sales in the previous month. While April sales were 10.9% higher than March, they remained below the same period last year by 7.8%. Only two of the 52 metro areas...
Fit to Sell : Steps and Checklist for sellers
Watch the latest RE/MAX All-Pro "Fit to Sell" episode to understand the three-step process homebuyers use when searching for a home, and why it’s never a bad idea to de-clutter, repair, clean and showcase your home. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2as5Aeij-hY Want to...
Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
Looking to buy a home soon? If so, you'll want to start saving for a down payment – and thinking about getting pre-approved for a home loan. But before you do, it's worth checking your credit score to see whether you need to bring it up to increase your chances of...
Ways to Help Kids Adapt to a Move
We all know that moving can be stressful. Add to that the confusion and anxiety that a child may feel at leaving their familiar little world, and all of a sudden moving into that new place can be downright traumatic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a list...
Fit to Sell: Why a Home Doesn’t Sell
Help close the gap between what homebuyers are looking for – a home that’s updated and well-maintained – and what’s actually available on the market. By doing so, your home has a better chance of selling quickly and for more money. Watch the most recent RE/MAX “Fit to...
5 THINGS TO WATCH IN HOUSING IN 2014
It looks as though 2013, had two parts… At the beginning of the year, low housing inventory and interest rates promoted bidding wars. That in turn, escalated prices quickly. Then, mid year the bidding wars slowed down due to raised interest rates. There are many...
Things to keep in mind when buying a home
The benefits of home ownership Plain and simple, owning a home can improve your quality of life, provide stability and give you a sense of control you just can't get from renting. You have a place to live when you rent, but buying is something much deeper – and...
Escalation Clause: A Helping Hand in Bidding Wars
Are homes for sale snapped up right and left in your targeted neighborhoods? That’s the case in some real estate markets today, and it often leads to that dreaded house hunting reality: bidding wars. If you’re considering buying a house in an area where bidding wars...
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