Real Estate

Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - March 18, 2024 - 2:46pm

Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home improvements before sale is essential for…

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Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House

Daily Real Estate News - March 18, 2024 - 2:46pm

Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home improvements before sale is essential for…

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Consumer Sentiment Dips Slightly in March

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - March 15, 2024 - 10:20am

While economic signs remain strong and experts have a positive outlook, consumer sentiment saw a slight dip in March. The dip, however, is not any cause for concern, according to experts. Consumer sentiment decreased 0.5% in March, following a 0.8% increase in February and two large leaps back in January and December. “Consumer sentiment moved…

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Consumer Sentiment Dips Slightly in March

Daily Real Estate News - March 15, 2024 - 10:20am

While economic signs remain strong and experts have a positive outlook, consumer sentiment saw a slight dip in March. The dip, however, is not any cause for concern, according to experts. Consumer sentiment decreased 0.5% in March, following a 0.8% increase in February and two large leaps back in January and December. “Consumer sentiment moved…

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Prices Ticked Up in February Overall, Justifying Fed’s Caution on Lowering Rates

Daily Real Estate News - March 12, 2024 - 10:39am

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 12. It marked the biggest increase since last fall. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2% before seasonal adjustment. After hitting a 40-year…

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Prices Ticked Up in February Overall, Justifying Fed’s Caution on Lowering Rates

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - March 12, 2024 - 10:39am

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 12. It marked the biggest increase since last fall. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2% before seasonal adjustment. After hitting a 40-year…

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What Are Seller Credits in Real Estate: the Assistance Buyers Often Need

Daily Real Estate News - February 29, 2024 - 3:13pm

In real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often negotiate various aspects of the deal. Negotiations can include the purchase price, closing costs and contingencies. One element that frequently arises during these negotiations is referred to as seller concessions or repair credits. These credits can play a significant role in shaping a real estate deal’s final…

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What Are Seller Credits in Real Estate: the Assistance Buyers Often Need

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 29, 2024 - 3:13pm

In real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often negotiate various aspects of the deal. Negotiations can include the purchase price, closing costs and contingencies. One element that frequently arises during these negotiations is referred to as seller concessions or repair credits. These credits can play a significant role in shaping a real estate deal’s final…

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COURT REPORT: Judge Validates Buyer Claims; Ex-eXp Agent Responds to Assault Claims

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 27, 2024 - 1:13pm

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. In the wake of a revealing and foreboding intervention by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a commission lawsuit settlement, the broader real estate industry is currently processing the increasingly stark prospect of…

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COURT REPORT: Judge Validates Buyer Claims; Ex-eXp Agent Responds to Assault Claims

Daily Real Estate News - February 27, 2024 - 1:13pm

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. In the wake of a revealing and foreboding intervention by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a commission lawsuit settlement, the broader real estate industry is currently processing the increasingly stark prospect of…

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Navigating House Options During a Divorce

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 26, 2024 - 3:50pm

Divorce is not just an emotional upheaval but also a time of significant financial and legal decisions. It’s especially true when it comes to shared housing. The marital home is often more than just an asset. It’s a repository of memories and dreams. Deciding what to do with it during a divorce can be particularly…

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Navigating House Options During a Divorce

Daily Real Estate News - February 26, 2024 - 3:50pm

Divorce is not just an emotional upheaval but also a time of significant financial and legal decisions. It’s especially true when it comes to shared housing. The marital home is often more than just an asset. It’s a repository of memories and dreams. Deciding what to do with it during a divorce can be particularly…

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Guaranteed Rate Supports Home Affordability with Public-Partnered Grants

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 20, 2024 - 3:34pm

Mortgage servicer Guaranteed Rate is expanding its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed mortgage products. The company cites this move as demonstrating its “proven commitment to supporting housing affordability.” The HomeReady (offered by Fannie Mae) and Home Possible (administered by Freddie Mac) mortgage grant programs offer a $2,500 non-repayable grant. The grants are part of a…

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Guaranteed Rate Supports Home Affordability with Public-Partnered Grants

Daily Real Estate News - February 20, 2024 - 3:34pm

Mortgage servicer Guaranteed Rate is expanding its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed mortgage products. The company cites this move as demonstrating its “proven commitment to supporting housing affordability.” The HomeReady (offered by Fannie Mae) and Home Possible (administered by Freddie Mac) mortgage grant programs offer a $2,500 non-repayable grant. The grants are part of a…

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Consumer Sentiment Continues to Warm in February

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 16, 2024 - 10:32am

Consumers’ feelings continue to thaw toward the economy this winter, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. Consumer sentiment grew an astounding 0.8% in February, following a 13.1% leap in January and a sharp increase in December. “The fact that sentiment lost no ground this month suggests that consumers continue to feel…

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Consumer Sentiment Continues to Warm in February

Daily Real Estate News - February 16, 2024 - 10:32am

Consumers’ feelings continue to thaw toward the economy this winter, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. Consumer sentiment grew an astounding 0.8% in February, following a 13.1% leap in January and a sharp increase in December. “The fact that sentiment lost no ground this month suggests that consumers continue to feel…

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The Role of Location on Property Valuation

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 15, 2024 - 3:29pm

The adage “location, location, location” continues regarding real estate. The location remains paramount despite the myriad factors contributing to a property’s market value—including size, condition and features. We will examine how the geographical positioning of a property significantly influences its desirability and, consequently, its market value. From the impact of school districts and crime rates…

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The Role of Location on Property Valuation

Daily Real Estate News - February 15, 2024 - 3:29pm

The adage “location, location, location” continues regarding real estate. The location remains paramount despite the myriad factors contributing to a property’s market value—including size, condition and features. We will examine how the geographical positioning of a property significantly influences its desirability and, consequently, its market value. From the impact of school districts and crime rates…

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Pros and Cons of Buying Used Appliances

RisMedia Todays Top Consumer Stories - February 15, 2024 - 2:35pm

In today’s consumer-driven society, purchasing new or used appliances is a common dilemma. While brand-new appliances come with the allure of the latest technology and warranties, buying used appliances has advantages and disadvantages. We will examine the pros and cons of buying used appliances. Our guidance will help you decide based on your unique needs…

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Pros and Cons of Buying Used Appliances

Daily Real Estate News - February 15, 2024 - 2:35pm

In today’s consumer-driven society, purchasing new or used appliances is a common dilemma. While brand-new appliances come with the allure of the latest technology and warranties, buying used appliances has advantages and disadvantages. We will examine the pros and cons of buying used appliances. Our guidance will help you decide based on your unique needs…

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