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Choosing paint colors is perfect way to reflect your style onto your home. But, when it comes time to sell, the colors you chose may not appeal to potential buyers. Zillow is here to help with their 2018 Paint
Millennials have begun to monopolize the homeowning population, and as a result, new cities across the country are transforming into some of the hottest luxury markets for the first time. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing just released their
Vacation home markets are recovering slower than most from the housing market crash. According to a Zillow, markets with a high density of vacation homes are still 9 percent below their peak value before the crash. Meanwhile, areas with
As June is the peak homebuying month of the year in major metro real estate markets and the beginning of wedding season, trends relating the two have been discovered. Data from OpenListings.com found that couples are ultimately spending
While the overwhelming majority of homebuyers are married couples, it is women who make up the larger share of sales among single people, according to the National Association of Realtors. Single women are the second-most common homebuyer, accounting for
ShowingTime, the showing management and markets stats mobile app, announced the launch of its enhanced agent-to-agent messaging platform. The new system will allow more than 950,000 real estate agents to connect through the app via texts, email and desktop.
Luxury home prices rise nearly 8 percent to average sales price of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Redfin. An analysis of over 1,000 cities by Redfin indicates prices of the top five percent
Sprucing up the curb appeal is one way homeowners can significantly increase the value of their home. A well-manicured property can increase a home’s value by anywhere from 6 percent to 13 percent compared to a property with no
Trulia has crunched the numbers to determine the best neighborhoods for living well by ranking “universally loved” features like quiet streets, parks and proximity to schools and healthcare. Now the online real estate giant has determined how much a
The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households is at its highest since the 1950s. Using data from 2016, Pew Research Center estimated that 64 million people — or 20 percent of the U.S. population — live in a house
When looking for a new home, many buyers have specific amenities and features on their wishlists, ranging anywhere from state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to solar panels and other green features. These amenities aren’t just important for buyers — they can
More than one-third of people — 35 percent — who bought homes last year submitted a bid without ever seeing the homes in person. According to a recent Redfin, this is an increase from 33 percent in May 2017 and significantly
Rich millennials, dubbed the “New Aristocracy,” are shaping to be a profitable and impactful generation in the world of real estate. According to a report by Luxury Portfolio International, these buyers, driven by large inherited wealth, are setting their
According to new analysis of a consumer survey from the National Association of Realtors, the vast majority of non-homeowners said that they want to own a home in the future. NAR recently analyzed the results of its 2017 Housing
In its latest luxury market report, Redfin found that luxury home prices in the U.S. rose 7.4 percent year over year to an average of $1.76 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The analysis tracked home sales in over 1,000
Expect urban farmhouse designs, fashion-influenced trends, mixed metals and richly saturated colors to make a splash this year. Angela Nuessle, director at Pulte Homes National Interior Design, recently revealed the latest design and décor trends that are sure to be