By Margaret Heidenry with Realtor.com ow much does it cost to build a house? Is it cheaper to build or buy a house? The median price of constructing a single-family home is $296,652. That’s for an average-sized house of 2,594 square feet, which boils down to $115 per square foot. Because of COVID-19, however, Americans […]
The average cost of a home inspection is $340, with costs ranging from $200 to $500. Home Inspection Cost Average Cost $340 Highest Cost $500 Lowest Cost $200 What Is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is a thorough examination of the condition of a home. With a systematic approach, a professional home inspector will evaluate the […]
Published by Realtor Magazine Government-backed loans can offer lower down payment requirements and help some aspiring buyers purchase a home. But these loans often come with several extra requirements that may slow the process and put some at a disadvantage in a fast-paced offer situation. Eighty-nine percent of sellers would be likely to accept an […]
Published by Realtor Magazine Home buyers are paying more in closing costs, but it’s mostly because they’re paying more to buy a home. Lenders are actually holding their closing costs down, a new report shows. National average closing costs for single-family properties was $6,837 including taxes, and $3,836 excluding taxes, for the first half of […]
Published by Jessica Bennett on Better Homes and Gardens (www.bhg.com) How to Clean a Gas Fireplace Working around gas components can be dangerous. Before you begin, read the manual for your gas fireplace and be sure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions, paying special attention to safety precautions. What You Need Screwdriver Dropcloth or towel Vacuum […]
Published on Realtor.com The pandemic may have paused plans for single women who were aspiring to become homeowners. Nearly 60% of single female renters recently surveyed said they feel homeownership is out of reach indefinitely, according to a consumer survey of 2,000 single women conducted by Freddie Mac. They said they don’t have enough for […]
Written by:by JENNIFER BILLOCK of Apartment Therapy Update the Shower Curtain “Remove the shower curtain if it’s old and replace it with a new, clean one. If possible, replace the curtain and rod with a glass door or enclosure. That makes a big difference.” —Rachel Lustbader, broker for Warburg Realty “Think about replacing shower curtains with […]
Your home may be your castle, but you need to know when to pull up the drawbridge and seek new surroundings. Many people follow a familiar pattern when it comes to real estate – they scrimp and save to buy a starter home and then move on to larger and larger properties as they advance […]
From Core Logic Introduction The CoreLogic Home Price Insights report features an interactive view of our Home Price Index product with analysis through August 2021 with forecasts from August 2022. CoreLogic HPI™ is designed to provide an early indication of home price trends. The indexes are fully revised with each release and employ techniques to […]
As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances are high that some of the more recent storylines you’ve come across mention terms like cooling or slowing when talking about where the market is headed. But what do these terms mean? The housing market today is anything but normal, and it’s still […]
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices) 46% of respondents want […]
Written by: Bryan Anthony with Houzz Adding features that make doing laundry and other tasks easier for your clients is a great way to enhance their satisfaction with a new or remodeled laundry room. We asked established designers and remodelers to share which laundry room features they love and how they use them to elevate […]
Let’s compare how the real estate market in Monmouth and Ocean counties performed in September compared to last year. In repeating with many previous months, we are still continuing to see an increase in home prices, low inventory and faster selling times. Check out the infographics I created based on the information supplied by the […]
