Top Upgrades in High Demand

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Many existing homeowners choose summer time to spruce up their homes and make upgrades or improvements. While some home features, such as formal living rooms, have waned in popularity as of late, there are several common improvement projects that consumers still turn toward, to increase space and improve their real estate [...]

New Study Reflects America’s Changing Views on Marriage

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Should couples wait until marriage? Times are changing, and a new study from Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC uncovered that about one in four married couples between the ages of 18 to 34 purchased their first home together before their wedding date, compared to 14 percent of those ages 45 and older. According to the survey, [...]

Avoiding Common Home Selling Pitfalls

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For those looking to sell a home, there are a number of different concerns to deal with. In addition to these worries, there are a number of potential mistakes sellers may make. Letting emotions get in the way One of the biggest mistakes a seller can make, according to Investopedia, is allowing their emotions [...]

Home Negotiation Strategies

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On either side of a transaction, the home buyers or sellers may find themselves facing a more experienced or knowledgeable negotiator. While buyers and sellers can turn to their real estate agent for help, understanding how real estate negotiations work can make it easier to understand and accept advice that may run counter to their own instincts. Ultimately, the [...]

Benefits of Home Owning

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 For many people, owning a home marks a significant step on the path to achieving the “American Dream.”  But recent news headlines surrounding the current economy and housing market have caused some potential homebuyers to sit on the sidelines hoping for the market to “hit bottom” while overlooking the many advantages of homeownership. While [...]

The Power Of Videos In The Real Estate Industry

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Remember those ancient days when the only video you could watch was either at a movie theater or on a TV with a giant knob for changing the channel? Things have changed and they’ve done so at a blinding and blistering pace. Developments over the last 5 years or so have led to an almost [...]

Home Prices Expected to Rise at least 3.3 Percent Annually though 2017

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The housing recovery is expected to grow at an annualized rate 0.6 percent through the third quarter of this year, then gain momentum and prices are projected to grow 3.7 percent between the third quarters of 2013 and 2014 until settling down to 3.3 percent annual increases over the next three years according to [...]

Small Upgrades That Go A Long Way

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No one wants to spend a fortune when it comes to selling a home, but most want to spruce up a few areas to make their property more appealing to potential buyers. There are several types of small improvements individuals can make that can transform the look of a home without forcing them to [...]

How to Limit Spending When Getting A Home Ready To Sell

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It is common for homeowners to think that selling a home is an expensive endeavor, which may in turn cause them to hold off on putting their home on the market. From repairs to staging the process can seem overwhelming. However, with the advice of a real estate agent, sellers often find there are [...]

History and Longevity

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It’s Important to You and Us!It was 1906 and Coldwell Banker was founded by Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Banker out of the ashes and destruction of the San Francisco earthquake. Now in continuous business since then, the company remains the premier real estate franchise in the world combining tradition and 101 years of innovation.Grass Roots [...]

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