5 Tips for Budgeting a Remodel
Planning to remodel? While the total cost of your project will depend on its scope, materials and the fees of any professionals you hire, here are some suggestions for beginning to craft a renovation budget. 1. Determine where the money will come from Will you use...
4 Things We Learned from RE/MAX in the 2017 TV Campaign
Today's blog is written by Camp + King, the award-winning ad agency behind "The Sign of a RE/MAX Agent" campaign, launched in 2016. New ads in the campaign will begin airing this month. 4 Things We Learned from RE/MAX ... and How it Influenced the 2017 TV Campaign 1....
RE/MAX All-Pro Community Outreach Scholarship
Applications can be picked up in person at RE/MAX All-Pro or download now : 2017 Scholarship Flyer | Application : DUE April 14, 2017 Please note the following eligibility criteria for scholarships offered through the RE/MAX All-Pro Outreach: • Must be a U.S....
February Housing Report
With the tug-of-war between rising home sales and shrinking inventory intensifying, January set records for the RE/MAX National Housing Report. Last month topped all other Januarys in the report’s nine-year history with the most sales, highest sales price and fewest...
6 Decisions to Make Before Your 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...
January Housing Report
Capped off by a strong December, 2016 was the best year for U.S. home sales since the recession, according to the January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales in 2016 were the highest in the housing report’s eight-year history, topping the sales of 2015,...
Five Things to Know: Millennials and Home Buying
Millennials are now major players in the home buying arena, according to the recent Home Buyer and Generational Trends report released by the National Association of Realtors: 1. Millennials accounted for 35% of buyers in 2015. This is up from 32% in 2014, and is the...
December Housing Report
Despite the typical winter slowdown, November home sales finished 19.1% above a year ago and prices increased 1.4% over October. All but one of the 53 markets in the RE/MAX National Housing Report posted an increased number of sales over November 2015, with nearly...
5 Ways to Connect with Family During the Holidays
People talk about going home for the holidays, but it's often the traditions of the holidays that create a home wherever you are. In this eight-part series, RE/MAX is taking a look at things that make a house a home and how each one can add to your seasonal...
November Housing Report
Last month saw the second-most sales – and the smallest inventory – of any October in the 9-year history of the RE/MAX National Housing Report. Add to that combination the highest year-over-year price increase of 2016 thus far: 8.3%. Find the complete report...
#ReStage Challenge
Recently, RE/MAX called on design lovers everywhere to enter the 9 Day ReStage Challenge competition and show off their best home-staging strategies. RE/MAX received many amazing entries for each challenge, some of which are showcased on our Instagram page. Day 1:...
6 Reasons Why Autumn & Early Winter Might Just Be the Best Time to Purchase a Home
October Housing Report
Though posting a typical seasonal dropoff from August, September’s U.S. home sales represented the most of any September in the 9-year history of the RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales dropped 11.7% from August to September – nearly the same as the 11.0%...
September Housing Report
August home sales increased 5.8% over a year ago, reversing July’s decline of 8.8%. At the same time, the median price climbed 5.1% as steady monthly increases continued. August sales were up year-over-year in 41 of the 53 U.S. metro areas analyzed in the RE/MAX...
5 Tips for a Safer Backyard
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...
August 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...
9 Ways to Cool Down Your Home This Summer
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 about 90...
July 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...
4 Steps to Launch the Home Buying Process
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...
June Housing Report
As homebuyer demand continues, May saw a 10.3% jump in sales over April and a 5.1% increase over May last year, which is slightly higher than the average year-over-year sales increase of 4.5% so far in 2016. The Median Sales Price in May was $222,475, a 4.2% rise from...
4 Things That Only A Realtor Knows
According to the National Association of Realtors, 42 percent of homebuyers start their home search online, and 92 percent use the Web during the home search process. While the Internet can be a good place to start looking, there are things real estate agents know...
5 Things to Know About Your Neighbors Before You Sell
Considering selling your home? You may be competing against your neighbors. Here are some things to look at with an agent before you list: 1. Who's remodeled? Tap into the neighborhood grapevine to find out who's remodeled their kitchen and upgraded their bathroom. An...
May Housing Report
With the 2016 home-buying season just starting, April sales saw a 7.5% increase over March and a 3.2% rise over April last year, which nearly matches the average year-over-year sales increase of 4.3% so far in 2016. The Median Sales Price in April was $215,000, which...
RE/MAX All-Pro Open House Showcase
Don't forget to come out to our Open House Showcase this Sunday! 17 homes will be shown, with more than a dozen of our agents hosting! View Listings >
4 Things Agents Consider When Setting Listing Prices
There’s no online calculator for setting the perfect listing price for your home. It takes experience, market savvy, and even a bit of psychology. A strong listing agent can help you set the right, most competitive price for your home. Here are a few things they might...
8 Tips for First-Time Sellers
If you're selling a home for the first time, it's quite a different ballgame from what you experienced as a first-time buyer. Ultimately, you're in control of the process. You call the shots on prepping your home for sale, deciding on a listing price, accepting (or...
April Housing Report
The 2016 home buying season began in March with a 33.4% jump in sales from February among the 53 metro areas surveyed for the RE/MAX National Housing Report, which is a little better than the 31.0% seven-year average of February to March increases. March sales were...
9 Tips for Taking Photos That Help Your Home Sell
1. Turn off the flash. Open the curtains and try to use as much natural light as possible. Flashes can create unattractive shadows and distracting bright spots. 2. Think big. Shoot from the doorway or from the corner to include as much of a room as possible. Rooms...
Sellers: How to Decide Between Multiple Home Offers
What a splendid dilemma! You've received several offers on your property. Which one should you choose? It's not always the highest one. Here are just some of the areas your agent could ask you to pay particularly close attention to as you're weighing the options. 1....
March Housing Report
What it means for buyers: Home prices seem to be moderating overall with declines in month-over-month Median Sales Price increases seen in six of the last 12 months. A more balanced market could mean less frenzy in the process of buying a home, but working with an...