Sunday, June 30, 2013
Eclectic ideas for old doors…
"With imagination and elbow grease, you can transform that old door into a one-of-a-kind piece that’s both useful and beautiful."
http://lnkd.in/Pg25Nw
Presentation is…
"For many sellers, the word “staging” conjures images of an out-of-reach home in an upscale design catalogue with a giant price tag…The reality is, most sellers would benefit from at least some level of staging. And staging doesn’t have to involve a high-end designer who takes over your home, removes all your stuff and completely transforms it. "
http://lnkd.in/sPqibV
Alarming but not devastating…
"Most analysts don’t expect higher interest rates to hurt the housing recovery, though they do believe rising rates will help tamp down home-price increases."
http://lnkd.in/crpbBj
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Florida Realtors advises homeowners to take summer holiday safety precautions…
"To fully enjoy activities and other summertime pursuits away from home, Florida Realtors® suggests homeowners take precautions to safeguard their residences when they’re not around."
http://flip.it/QpUcM
How Interest Rates Affect The Housing Market…
"A basic understanding of interest rates and the economic influences that determine the future course of interest rates can help consumers make financially sound mortgage decisions, such as making the choice between a fixed-rate mortgage or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or deciding whether to refinance out of an adjustable-rate mortgage."
http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2013/06/27/how-interest-rates-affect-the-housing-market/
Decorating With Door Accessories…
"From sconces to numbers, the right outdoor accoutrements bring polish to any style of house. Follow the lead of your architecture and you can’t go wrong."
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/outdoor-living/door-accessories-00000000055393/index.html
http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/outdoor-living/door-accessories-00000000055393/index.html
Home prices trending upwards…
"The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index was up 12.1% in April, compared to a year ago, in the 20 top real estate markets across the nation. That was the biggest annual jump in prices in seven years. Prices climbed 2.5% from March, posting the biggest one-month rise in the 12-year history of the index."
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Wants of younger buyers…
"Tech savvy and always on the go, Millenial buyers…have different expectations when it comes to buying a home."
http://lnkd.in/p5YXbM
Weekly housing economic data…
"Higher mortgage rates may dampen some housing market activity but the effect will be muted by the high level of buyer affordability, and home sales should remain strong."
http://lnkd.in/RbfSFwWednesday, June 26, 2013
Have you considered a home warranty?
Are home warranties worth it?Find out what a warranty covers and when it might be a good deal.
http://realestate.msn.com/are-home-warranties-worth-it?sharedfrom=scpshrjwlinkedin
Interesting advise on buying and selling…
Best advice now for homebuyers and sellers.Top experts and Money readers share their smartest tips on everything from selling a home quickly and winning a bidding war to cutting your electricity bills and prospering as a landlord.
Regional home for sale gets noticed…
Historic properties are a dime a dozen along the upper East Coast, says agent Mike Franklin of Select Sotheby’s International Realty, but in Florida, “they’re a novelty.” The current novelty on the market is an 1880s home in Titusville, FL.
http://lnkd.in/jaYX8d 
Floridians' confidence keeps growing!
Florida’s consumer confidence keeps inching higher, according to a University of Florida monthly survey. In June, state consumer confidence rose one point from May to 82 this month – another post-recession high…
http://flip.it/HKi7R
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