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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

We’ve all witnessed the housing market slowdown that has occurred over the last year. Across the country, homes are spending more days on the market as interest rates rise. Basic listing prep: 297% ROI Normal wear-and-tear is expected, but makes a home look lived-in.

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Many baby boomers live in “time capsules” that need renovations to age in place

Housing Wire

Fifty-five percent of surveyed baby boomers plan to remain in their existing homes as they age, but less than a quarter of those surveyed have any plans to renovate their homes to more safely and easily accommodate natural changes that come with aging. The housing market is caught in a generational tug-of-war.

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Home equity is the bright gem of the housing market

Housing Wire

Stubborn inflation and high interest rates continue to wreak havoc on the mortgage-origination market, but there is one asset class in the housing market that is arguably flourishing in these hard times – home equity.

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Kingston is latest hot housing market for those leaving NYC

Housing Wire

Brian Hommel, owner of Saugerties-based Brian Hommel Home Improvement , said his company is booked until September 2022 — and most clients are fine taking the appointments that late. ” The post Kingston is latest hot housing market for those leaving NYC appeared first on HousingWire.

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Turnkey homes vs. fixer-uppers: The best home for your wallet

Housing Wire

Keep reading to learn whether a turnkey home or fixer-upper is the right option for you: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. How much house can you afford to buy? Buying a house that needs work?

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Home Improvement Ideas Before Selling in a Competitive Market

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers are seeing this as a rare opportunity from recent years to make offers at or below the list price and negotiate on everything from home repairs to who pays closing costs. They are also passing on homes that might need a refresh, with 71% of buyers too afraid to purchase one that needs upgrades.

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Homeowners Look to Renovate Than Relocate

Appraisal Buzz

In light of a difficult housing market filled with high home prices and low supply, Discover Home Loans issued a survey to better understand homeowners’ attitudes towards home improvements, purchasing and refinancing.