Cheryl Bourland's blog

Predicting the Housing Market for 2017 and Beyond

While home sales in 2016 remain solid, continued inventory shortages and huge price gains in many metro areas have worked together to stifle the sales growth expected during a period of historically low interest rates. Although this doesn't appear likely to change before the end of this year, experts are predicting that these issues will be somewhat alleviated for 2017, buoying that year's forecast. In fact, four different sources have each concluded that 2017 will have an even higher sales total than the already strong numbers seen in 2016!

Leaky Roof? Fix It Yourself with this Guide

It's a scenario that everyone is likely to experience at least once: after heavy rain, you notice that water has mysteriously started dripping from the ceiling. Unless your plumbing has coincidentally failed during the storm, the culprit could only be a leak in your roof. For many people, the idea of climbing onto the roof to find and patch a leak falls squarely in the "professionals only" category of home maintenance. However, if you are one of the diehard DIYers who insists on tackling any project head-on, this simple guide can help you fix your roof safely and effectively.

What Millennials Want

In today's real estate market, every other article seems to be about millennials. Not sure who exactly is a millennial? Although the age range isn't always consistent, the term generally refers to the generation born between 1980 and 2000. While it seems like overkill, there's a good reason that so many people are talking about this particular group; after all, they are now the largest generation in the country and they make up 35% of all recent home buyers. Because of these facts, appealing to this group is extremely important for anyone looking to sell their home. Luckily, Bankrate has assembled a list of key characteristics that you can use to maximize your home's appeal to the millennial generation.