It’s always a good sign on the national housing market when sales activity is better than even the experts predicted! And that’s exactly what happened recently when the latest market activity report was released by the National Association of Realtors in July. Evidently, contracts to purchase previously-owned properties increased more than expected during the month […]
Not all home remodeling projects are created equal – especially when you’re trying to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes time to sell your property. Before you spend thousands of dollars on that home remodeling project you’ve been dreaming about, make sure that you’re armed with the facts first. Today, we’re […]
It’s certainly a headline we like to see around here: “US Home Purchase Contracts Have Seen a Significant Increase.” And in fact, that’s exactly what The Associated Press recently reported. This is great news, especially given that – so far this year – the pace of buying is slower than in 2013. A lot of this […]
Real estate experts all across the country were thrilled to hear the latest numbers on the national housing market recently. That’s because sales of existing U.S. homes showed a slight increase between March and April, reversing a 12-month trend in which home purchases had been dropping. This wasn’t the only good news that the National […]
The economic recovery is not just confined to one region of the United States, according to a recent news article. A recent report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors noted that almost every city in the country is expected to see economic growth in the New Year! This is great news for everyone because it shows that our […]
Whichever way you look at it, the real estate market is finishing strong as we wrap up 2013! And that is awesome news for us here in the Plymouth, Canton, and Northville Michigan real estate markets! According to a recent Bloomberg report, several market indicators are showing growth and gains, which is great news for […]
Home buyers always have something in mind when they begin their search. Even home buyers who haven’t broken down their wants and needs into words can speak in general terms. Some want “open and airy”, others want “cozy and serene.” Actual needs, wants, and emotions all play into finding the right home and in markets […]
The National Association of Realtors recently released some data that is sure to be encouraging for anyone thinking about selling a home in southeast Michigan. Evidently, existing home sales increased for the second month in a row in May to a level that is significantly higher than last year. This is great news not only […]
Have you taken a look around your home and yard lately? Whether you are thinking of selling your home soon or simply want to keep your home at its best, there are some things that are absolute musts on this weekend’s to-do list. For a short list of tasks that homeowners cannot ignore, we turned […]
When the sun sets on the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act on December 31, 2012, many people are going to be sad that they missed the huge tax breaks. Don’t let it happen to you! What is this? If you owe more on your home than you think it is worth or are behind in […]
