Spring 2021 Design Trends: 5 Fabulous Looks on Our Watchlist (That Should Be on Yours, Too)
The six additional weeks of winter predicted by Punxsutawney Phil have come and gone—and aside from a few cold snaps here and there, it's...
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Jane Goldman
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Make Your Spring Listing Shine With Updated Style
While the housing market has seen a boom in homebuying demand since the onset of the pandemic, inventory is lacking and will most likely...
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Jane Goldman
Mar 22, 20211 min read
Existing-Home Sales Descend 6.6% in February
WASHINGTON (March 22, 2021) – Existing-home sales declined in February, following two prior months of gains, according to the National...
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Jane Goldman
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Mortgage Rates Rise to 3-Month High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reversed course this week, moving up to a 2.81% average. That marks its highest point since mid-November,...
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Jane Goldman
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps
It’s a big question with no easy answer: Should you keep renting, or is it time to think about buying a home? One of the major benefits...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 20, 20211 min read
How to Decide on the Ideal Home Size for Your Family
Making the choice to purchase a new home is a major decision for anyone. Once you’ve settled on the idea that you do want to buy a home,...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 18, 20211 min read
What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021
THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic that took over much of 2020 led to some unexpected outcomes in the housing market. After a brief initial period...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 12, 20211 min read
How to Make Your Bedroom Feel Romantic, According to Your Decor Style
A bedroom can be romantic even if it doesn’t have the stereotypical rose petals or satin sheets. In fact, what makes a room actually...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 11, 20211 min read
3 Luxury Staging Trends to Take ‘Center Stage’ In 2021
Most luxury real estate professionals and their clients know staging trends are important. But did you know staging changes as the market...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Why Putting off Repairs may Cost You Extra When You Sell Your Home
Home maintenance and repairs can be expensive, and it can be tempting to put projects on the back burner if you don’t have the necessary...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 9, 20211 min read
Waiting to buy in Chicago could mean higher mortgage payments
We live in uncertain times and clients these days, perhaps more than ever, are asking themselves if now is the right time to buy....
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Jane Goldman
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Home Buyers Have It Tough as Nation Faces Unprecedented Housing Shortage
It's no news to house hunters that the pickings are slim in today's real estate market. While that has been true for several years, the...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 6, 20212 min read
Spring Buyers Must Be Ready to Act Quickly
This spring will likely be another fiercely competitive one for home buyers. Real estate professionals should prepare their house hunters...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 4, 20211 min read
The U.S. Housing Market Gained More Value in 2020 than in any Year Since 2005
The total, combined value of all homes nationwide rose by almost $2.5 trillion in 2020 — the most in a single year since 2005 — to a...
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Jane Goldman
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Good Riddance to Open Floor Plans and Cabinets Galore: Top Kitchen Trends of 2021
Homeowners forced by the coronavirus pandemic to hole up in their homes for much of the past year are changing a few things about their...
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Jane Goldman
Jan 30, 20212 min read
30-Year Rates Inch Back Down This Week, Average 2.73%
If you’re looking to spice up staging strategies for your listings, you might consider incorporating some Feng Shui techniques. According...
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Jane Goldman
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Feng Shui Staging Tips
If you’re looking to spice up staging strategies for your listings, you might consider incorporating some Feng Shui techniques. According...
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Jane Goldman
Jan 25, 20211 min read
How Much Can I Afford? FHA Mortgage Calculator
Use the following calculator to help you determine an affordable monthly payment so that you know what you can afford before you make an...
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Jane Goldman
Jan 22, 20211 min read
5 Myths About Transitioning From Renter to Homeowner
Making the leap from being a renter to becoming a homeowner is a process that includes taking stock of your financial situation and...
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Jane Goldman
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Here’s what 2021 buyers want in a kitchen
Most Realtors know that kitchens not only sell houses, buyers pay more for homes with upgraded kitchens. But what upgrades and trends...
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