As reported on www.realtor.com by Clare Trapasso | May 24, 2017

Home buyers had better act fast: Homes are flying off the market.

In April, existing (as opposed to newly built) homes across the nation were for sale for a median of only 29 days before they were …

Why You Should Not Let These Strange Things Bother You When You are Home Shopping | Awful paint colors? Gym equipment in the kitchen? Weird family portraits in every room? Don't let it bother you.

In 15 years of real estate, I can honestly say that I’ve seen it …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Clare Trapasso | May 16, 2017

Although more home buyers eagerly seeking the dwellings of their dreams, fewer new homes are in bloom this spring.

In not-so-promising signs for the housing market, permits to build new abodes, housing starts, and the number of …

As reported on www.realtor.com by Clare Trapasso 

The spring home-buying market was off to a strong start in March as buyers closed on the highest number of existing homes in a decade. And that's despite the lack of residences on the market.

Sales of existing homes (that is, ones …

Here are some very good reasons why you need to have a real estate pro on your side throughout the process.

Buying new construction seems simple, right? Just pick out the floor plan you want, choose the perfect lot, and watch it go up. No sellers to deal with, …

As reported in Realtor® by Lawrence Yun | May/June 2017

Rising interest rates are not dampening enthusiasm about the housing market. In a recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS®, 47 percent of consumers said it was good time to buy and 39 percent said it was a …

Nobody wants to delay a closing—not your client and not you. But, in fact, nearly a quarter of real estate professionals say they’ve recently faced a delay to settlement, and 5 percent say they’ve had a signed contract terminated without completing the transaction, according to the February 2017 REALTORS® Confidence …

As reported in Realtor® by Judith Crown | May/June 2017

In a bidding war, help your sellers think about more than money. Juggling multiple offers is an enviable problem to have, but it isn’t always easy territory to navigate. For clients who think the highest bid is the default …

Planning on selling or buying a home? If so, moving is a huge component of making a smooth transition from one home to another. Mapping out everything you need to do, week by week, until the big day is critical to reduce stress and not wasting time, energy or money. …

Home decor is all about reflecting your own personal style. It’s an opportunity to use your home as a blank canvas and paint a masterpiece that is decidedly you. And that style is never more apparent than in your living room—the spot where your guests gather and your personality is …