Recently, you’ve probably seen stories here and there about people living in mini homes, a trend that has been gaining popularity and is an antidote to spending a lot on traditional homes. While looking at these mini homes, which usually only take up a few hundred square feet, it’s easy to see the appeal of living in such a home, but it’s also easy to see the limitations. We’ll … [Read more...]
What Millennial Homebuyers Should Look For In a Home
Back in March, a study done by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the largest group of current homebuyers were millennials, those who are 34 years old or younger. With todays’s changing demands of what homes should include, there are certain things that millennials look for. Because of that, millennials have become an increasingly important market segment in … [Read more...]
Are We In a Buyer’s or Seller’s Housing Market?
The real estate industry is constantly going through changes, and that includes the climate of the market. If there is high inventory and low prices, you can bet that you are in a buyer’s market, and if there’s low inventory and high prices, you can be sure that you’re in a seller’s market. In the U.S., however, the type of market varies by location. Because of the size of the … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Children Adjust After a Move
After moving from a home in which you’ve spent several years, to a home in a completely different location, it will take some time to get used to the new surroundings. Although it might be a little easier for adults to get accustomed to the move, it could be a little more difficult for children to come to terms with it because they are used to the routines and familiarity of … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Home Isn’t Selling
You have decided to sell your home, but are getting frustrated that it has been on the market for months and begin to wonder why that is. You don’t know if it’s the home itself, the market, the lack of presence in the media, etc. It can be annoying and a huge burden on your mind, but it won’t do any good to sit and mope; you have to figure out why you’re having trouble selling … [Read more...]