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Landscaping can increase home values up to 13 percent

Sprucing up the curb appeal is one way homeowners can significantly increase the value of their home. A well-manicured property can increase a home’s value by anywhere from 6 percent to 13 percent compared to a property with no

Single women buying twice as many homes as single men, study says

While the overwhelming majority of homebuyers are married couples, it is women who make up the larger share of sales among single people, according to the National Association of Realtors. Single women are the second-most common homebuyer, accounting for

Houston’s number of ‘super commuters’ explodes

Residents of modest means increasingly can’t afford to live in major urban centers, and the result is taking a toll on our highways and commutes. As more people seek cheaper housing away from inner cities, the number of “super

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Buyers show increasing interest in sustainable homes

Sustainable and eco-friendly homes are becoming increasingly desirable to homebuyers. In a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors’ Sustainability Program, Realtor respondents reported that the majority of homebuyers — 61 percent — are interested in green living. Additionally, 71 percent say

Houston neighborhoods that gained the most value

Though Houston is one of the biggest and most diverse metro areas in the country with relatively affordable housing options, some neighborhoods have consistently gained value over the past 18 years. By analyzing over 400,000 Houston home sales since

Multigenerational households gain popularity in the US

The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households is at its highest since the 1950s. Using data from 2016, Pew Research Center estimated that 64 million people — or 20 percent of the U.S. population — live in a house

Redfin: More homebuyers than ever bid on homes before seeing them in person

More than one-third of people — 35 percent — who bought homes last year submitted a bid without ever seeing the homes in person. According to a recent Redfin, this is an increase from 33 percent in May 2017 and significantly

What wealthy millennials want in their luxury homes

Rich millennials, dubbed the “New Aristocracy”, are shaping to be a profitable and impactful generation in the world of real estate. According to a recent report by Luxury Portfolio International, New Aristocracy buyers, driven by large inherited wealth, are

Despite difficulties, more people want to own homes

According to new analysis of a consumer survey from the National Association of Realtors, the vast majority of non-homeowners said that they want to own a home in the future. NAR recently analyzed the results of its 2017 Housing

Luxury home sales increased to close out 2017

In its latest luxury market report, Redfin found that luxury home prices in the U.S. rose 7.4 percent year over year to an average of $1.76 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. The analysis tracked home sales in over 1,000

Rich, saturated colors and mixed metals among the top home design trends in 2018

Expect urban farmhouse designs, fashion-influenced trends, mixed metals and richly saturated colors to make a splash this year. Angela Nuessle, director at Pulte Homes National Interior Design, recently revealed the latest design and décor trends that are sure to be

Texas named U-Haul’s top growth state in 2017

Despite a larger year-over-year increase in departures compared to 2016, Texas remained the America’s No. 1 growth state during 2017, according to U-Haul data analysis of last year’s migration trends. Reservations for one-way U-Haul truck rentals rose 1 percent on

Must-have kitchen designs for 2018

Many homeowners around the country have big renovation plans for 2018, and a number of them are eying the heart of their home: the kitchen. According to the 2018 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, 87 percent of homeowners are making

Floral is in, bar carts are out in Zillow’s home trends predictions for 2018

The new year is just around the corner, and if you’ve resolved to make your living space come alive with color and unique accents alike, a new forecast can help you choose your new decor. Zillow recently released its Home

Redfin: The average American home costs 18 bitcoins

Bitcoin, the first ever cryptocurrency to function independent of a bank or middleman, soared last month from $5,870.37 per coin on Nov. 12 to $16,650.01 on Dec. 12, a 183.6 percent jump. As of Dec. 21, its value was

How will younger buyers fare in 2018? A Q&A with millennial coach Dana Bull

It’s no industry secret that millennials have enormous buying power — the National Association of Realtors found that homebuyers 36 and younger made up the largest share of buyers this year at 34 percent. They may be an intimidating

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