As winter ends, a burst of activity takes over the property market and potential buyers come calling. During this time, the housing market can also just look more appealing, accented with emerging greenery and the start of colorful blooms. Learn why spring is the best time to sell your home, and why this is prime time in the real estate world. Peak Real Estate Activity Traditionally, spring brings an influx of eager home buyers into the market,...

Maybe your perfect house was “new” a few years ago and it’s time for a refresh, or perhaps you’re just ready to mix things up a bit. Whatever your motivation for a mini home makeover, it’s always smart to begin by focusing on the facade. Go beyond a fancy mailbox or a seasonal wreath and check out these signature upgrades for considerable curb appeal. It’s the Little Things Maintaining the strongest and most attractive qualities of your home...

  Some 5.5 million existing homes will turn over this year because people have outgrown their homes. The reasons are many: growing families, job relocations, downsizing, avoiding the cost of deferred maintenance, changes in income, first time homeowning, divorce, retirement or a death in the family, to name just a few. Even so, moving is never easy. You have to find a new place or situation, pack your belongings, move them, and set up...

Low inventory levels are bringing a faster turnaround for today’s sellers. From 1987 through 2011, analysis of the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers series showed the typical time on market was 6.9 weeks, while the existing-home sales series showed an average supply of 7.0 months, just above the high end for a balanced market. Today’s median time for a home to remain on the market is 69 days (July 2012). This is down nearly 30...