Last year on the home front we saw white kitchens, subway tiles, quartz countertops and a host of gadgets that made our homes “smarter” than ever. But that was then, this is now. So what’s ahead for 2018? According to Realtor Magazine, we can expect everything from robots and “smart” windows to old-fashioned gardens that offer a respite from all the high-tech innovation. Here are several trends Realtor sees coming our way: Smart glass: Just...

2017, a year with one of the strongest real estate markets in a decade, is quickly coming to a close. As the market naturally settles and leaves continue to fall, this winter has become the ideal time for Americans to buy a home. Here are the top reasons why buying a home should be on your radar before the new year. 1. Mortgage Rates Are Rising Mortgage rates have been steadily climbing since the Federal Reserve recently raised its key interest...

Fall means Sunday football, sweater weather and apple cider: whether you are a fan of the cooler weather or not, you have to admit that autumn brings on one of the coziest seasons. Fall also means the time to get serious about selling a home before the holidays are upon us for others. As we move into the fall selling season, we are seeing that homes priced right are still attracting multiple offers. The market is primed and ready, and it is the...

        There’s no perfect home, but some homes are more ideal for your household than others. When you look for your next home, carefully consider these four criteria – price, features, location and condition. The closer you get to meeting all four criteria, the better your chances are of making a good buy. Price In any market, price has to come first. To determine what you can comfortably afford, talk to your...

    Buyers who fixate on purchase price and mortgage size often overlook opportunities to save money on both. Usually, the lower the purchase price, the smaller the mortgage a buyer must borrow. We’re not suggesting that buyers buy less or resort to trickery or pressure to arrive at an attractive lower purchase price. Nor, are we suggesting a price chopped by tens of thousands. Instead, by adding value to the components of an...