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The deal for his new—and much larger—place closed in June, so now he’s unloading a smaller home in the same city for $2,295,000. Completed in 2005, the five-bedroom Spanish-style house is said to offer “flawless luxury and grandeur” across its 5,133 square feet of living space. Read More
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the trend of moving from expensive coastal areas like San Francisco and New York to affordable inland places like Sacramento, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Portland, OR is also one of the most popular destinations in July after falling off the list in the second quarter. Read More
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Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving purchasing power. Read More
Here’s what you need to know! Your closing checklist is a guide for your actions after all your personal belongings and furniture have been removed from your home. While you may already be moved out, you are not always required by law to empty the property immediately upon... Read More
San Francisco has seen a greater increase in price drops than any other U.S. metro, with the share of sellers slashing prices more than doubling from a year ago as the pandemic drives homebuyers out of the Bay Area. A quarter (24.5%) of San Francisco-area home sellers cut their... Read More
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around,... Read More
But prices of small homes were up 8.1% year over year in July, compared with 6.7% for large homes, reflecting the continuing importance of affordability for homebuyers. The typical home that sold in the four weeks ending August 16 was 3.7% larger (1,772 square feet) than the typical home that... Read More
A savvy homebuyer will schedule a home inspection for any home they’re serious about buying. After all, who wants to find out after moving into their dream home that the furnace is on the fritz or that termites have taken up residence in... Read More
Back in the 1930s, the actor visited Martha’s Vineyard and fell in love with its wide-open spaces and proximity to the water. The island, situated about a 40-minute ferry ride outside of Boston, is also home to such modern day A-listers as the Obamas, Spike Lee, and David... Read More
Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s three-bedroom condo in the exclusive Trust building Uptown is back on the market for $2.9 million. The property was on the market last May, listed at $3.2M, but was taken back off the market July 31. Since then, numerous updates have been made,... Read More
Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a... Read More
Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending August 16: Median home sale prices climbed further to a new all-time high of $316,375, an increase of 11% from 2019 and the largest year-over-year gain since early 2014. Pending home sales were up 15% year over year, and are showing signs of... Read More