Defining the luxury real estate market isn't simple. From Boston to Miami to Los Angeles, the word luxury has a different definition. In some areas, luxury is defined as anything over $1 million. In pricey parts of Los Angeles, single-family homes often are listed at $5 million and [...]
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Unfazed by associations with cell blocks and parking garages, more homeowners are discovering that concrete is the chameleon of construction. It can take on the texture of wood or glass, an artist’s palette of color beyond drab gray and, with the addition of structural fibers and plasticizers, is less prone to cracking. According to surveys, poured and precast concrete is most popular in the luxury sector—accounting for 4.1% of high-end homes built last year. That marks a steady increase in the demand for luxury concrete since the recession low in 2012, when such homes accounted for just 1.9% of new construction. Investing in concrete construction with high-end finishes may pay off in resale value–– Realtors now recognize that polished concrete floors are a very popular design element.
Buying homes as close as a 15 minute radius out from city centers can save thousands on housing costs...
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New homeowners are often overwhelmed by the compiling costs of renovations and maintenance. Angie’s List cofounder Angie Hicks made a guide for deciding when it’s worth it to DIY, and when outsourcing is a better move...
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Purchasing real estate with the purpose of preserving the undeveloped land on your plot is one of the best ways to ensure that the land will remain untouched...
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Research from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) shows that outdoor home improvements are a driving force in the resale of properties...
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The California Energy Commission passed a new order as a part of the 2019 Building Efficiency Standards mandating the installation of solar panels on most newly constructed homes starting in January of 2020.
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With the new trend among women being later marriages, higher education, and increased presence in higher-paying jobs, the era of women homeowners has become a new market that real-estate agents need to be better prepared to serve. To do so, it is imperative to recognize women’s power as a buying pool and understand the meaning of [...]
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