The latest national index is further proof that the U.S. housing market is moving further into buying territory. Based on numbers from the end of the first quarter and the recent study that home prices nationally increased 5.4%, the housing market seems to be relatively sound.
A list of quick and easy tasks you can complete to boost your home's appeal for the summer buying season.
This majestic waterfront estate is 8,407 square feet of finely finished space above grade plus an additional 4,667 square feet of finished space below with a walk up to the incredible rear yard. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including hardwood floors, oversized arched mahogany doors, and sweeping lake views.
Just think: You can snag a rundown place in a good neighborhood for way below market price, invest some time and money renovating it, and end up with a like-new house that's worth at least twice what you paid for it. Sounds good, right? Often, it is. But buying a fixer-upper can be fraught with peril.
This beautiful and impressive mansion is situated on Geneva's Right Bank, just a stone's throw from the lake and international organizations. It boasts sublime unobstructed panoramic views of the lake and Mont Blanc. It is also surrounded by 9,400 m² of magnificent landscaped grounds including a swimming pool and stunning terrace. Built in 1840, this exceptional property benefits from 730 m² of living space and basement level split between 17 rooms.
This beautiful 17th century villa is located in the beautiful countryside of Lucca and used to belong to the Mansi, a very well-known family in Europe in the silk trade. The original building dates back to the second-half of the 16th century and it has been largely transformed by arch. Oddi in the first half of the 17th century. The property was later re-transformed in the 18th century by the architect Giusti, in such a way as to give elegance to the facade, while the transformation of the park by Filippo Juvarra, endowed the villa of elegant green spaces for which it is nowadays famous. The property consists of a main house, stables and farmhouse, for a total of about 5,000 sq. m., all being surrounded by a park of about 4-5 hectares.
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Over the last 5 years, the Chinese have invested over $150 billion into the US housing market - $28.6 billion in 2015 alone. Currently one of the largest foreign homebuyers, the immense Chinese buying interested has helped the recovery of the US housing market.
With the summer season ramping up, it’s a good time to take a look at the vacation-home market. The NAR reported lower vacation-home sales in 2015, despite the fact that the numbers were the second highest in about 10 years. There were approximately 920,000 vacation-home sales nationally compared to 1.13 million in 2014.
Palatial residence with 24,000 sq. ft. of living area. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including marble floors, white oak herringbone floors, fabric treated and gold leaf wall treatments, onyx bar, panel perimeter ceiling moldings. The property features an exercise room, study, library, media room and multiple powder rooms. It also has a ballroom and lounge that accommodate more than 100 guest, which makes it perfect for entertaining.
Le Chateau de Versailles is built in 2016. The property is spread over 4.4 acres set on the beach between the ocean and Intracoastal. 465 feet on the ocean and 492 feet on Intracoastal, with two docks for a 200-foot yacht. It features the most luxurious finishes, boasting incomparable design and technology; a $2-million Grand Staircase as the residence's piece de resistance, a 120-year-old chandelier from Austria, over $3 million in 22-Karat Gold Leaf, Le Cuisine du Chef features La Cornue Range.
Stunning 6 bedroom villa with 7,116 sq. ft. living area spread over a 15,039 sq. ft. lot. The residence floor plan is cenetered around a courtyard and it features a covered terrace, a summer kitchen, outdoor pool, media room and a 3 car garage. The interior is meticulously finished with custom millwork, light colors and quartz counters.
While a quick look out the window may be enough to send you over the edge? Does the grass need cutting? Do the weeds need pulling? Have the flowers all wilted? Is the pool swarming with dead bugs? Read this
Looking to get a little more for your real estate listing? Sure, you can paint that front door red and add a few flowerbeds, but curb appeal can only get you so far. One secret to asking more for your home is having a pre-listing inspection. By understanding exactly what the issues are in your property, you can either fix them or list at an accurate price, avoiding the hassle of negotiation when the buyer does his or her own inspection to reveal your furnace needs work or your windows need replacing.
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