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FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF BUYING

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Interest rates have increased, but they are still at historic lows. Homeowners that purchased years ago with 6% and 9% interest rates should consider refinancing right now. Rents continue to rise, and now is a great time to invest in a home.

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The Most Renters Ever

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In 2016, 36.6 percent of household heads rented their home, close to the 1965 number of 37 percent, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center based on data from the Census Bureau. The total number of U.S. households grew by 7.6 million over the past decade, Pew reported. However, the number of households headed by owners remained relatively flat, while households headed by renters grew by nearly 10 percent during the same time period.

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U.S. Home Values on the Rise

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US homes are now more valuable than ever. A home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and that tab just hit its highest level in history. The median value of all homes in the United States in June surpassed $200,000, according [...]

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5 Tips on Building a Basement Bathroom

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Constructing a basement bathroom can be and expensive ordeal, here are a few tips that can help make it more affordable. Save money on plumbing, fixtures, hardware and more when you plan ahead and shop savvy.

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Renters Save With Lease Renewal

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Renters did you know that by renewing a lease instead of moving to a new rental you can save thousands of dollars? Well, Zillow has just released an analysis that points out the potential savings, and how those savings could go to a potential down payment on a home.

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7 Home Fixes to do Before Selling

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The process of getting a property ready to put on the market is daunting. There is what seems to be endless amounts of scrutiny over aspect of the home, but what actually needs attention and what can be left alone? There are seven areas that should not be ignored when a property is being prepared for sale.

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Avoid Yard Devastation

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Cultivating one’s yard is a delicate balance that can be easily thrown into chaos and devastated. There are five common ways the yard is threatened by devastation ignoring harmful tree and plant varieties, neglecting pest control, poor planing, excess mulch or gravel, and overcommitting.

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Solar Energy's Potential

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Energy costs are high, and there is an alternative energy source that can be exploited to reduce energy costs, and eventually pay for itself. The alternative is solar energy, and it could be more beneficial in some states and cities because they offer subsidies and tax incentives to upgrade the home to solar power.

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Blooming Home Sales After April Showers

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Existing-home sales have bloomed after the April showers, with the median days on the market at a new low and the median sales prices at a new high.

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The Power of Professional Videos in Real Estate

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There are two types of video within the industry: personal and professional. Both are imperative for acquiring a greater audience and greater engagement; however, for real estate in particular the focus is set on professional videos.

Personal videos are meant for friends, family, and other personal contacts. There are many platforms for this rather casual setting that can be quickly accessed and shared online by any citizen videographer. Professional videos are a whole different beast.

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Searching the Market as New Homebuyers

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Searching for a new home can come as a daunting task for many because of the sheer amount of considerations to keep in mind. Not to mention, looking for a second time does not come much easier than the first. In order to keep on top of the process and not let it overwhelm you, prioritizing some aspects as more important will make the path [...]

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