Luxury Home Prices Finally Getting Too High?

The tables have turned in the real estate industry as luxury listing prices fell for the first time since 2012, according to a Redfin report. The brokerage firm suggests that the drop in prices stems from wealthy buyers and foreign investors refusing to buy at the top of the market.
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Home is where the pool is

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5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016

This year may have marked the best for housing since 2007, but the market will likely get even rosier in 2016, according to a recent real estate forecast by realtor.com®. One of the main drivers behind the brighter 2016 is the projection that employment will continue to grow, which will add to consumers’ wallets and allow them to purchase their first home or upgrade to a new one.
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Warm and inviting? Or cozy and rustic? You decide

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U.S. housing market should slow in 2016

Home prices are expected to continue rising in 2016, but not as fast as they have over the past few years.
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15 Before-and-After Curb Appeal Makeovers

See how HGTV's all-star designers, architects, landscapers and contractors turn neighborhood eyesores into real showstoppers.
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Selling a home in 2016? Here's what you need to know

If you expect to put your home on the block at some point in 2016, here are some key factors for you to keep in mind before you address issues and concerns to make the best possible deal.
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Why go to the theater when you could have this in your home?

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The Federal Housing Administration continues its mission to help consumers realize the dream of homeownership. In today's mortgage lending environment, there are three buckets of loan options available for borrowers, including conventional, FHA and jumbo loans.
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What do you think about this shabby/rustic dining space?

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10 homeowner tax breaks you should be taking advantage of

If death and taxes are the two true givens in life, there probably should be a third: the bucketful of tax breaks Uncle Sam throws out every year to encourage more Americans to buy a home.
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Top Home Design Trends for 2016

Today, Zillow Digs announced the top home design trends for 2016, along with the three soon-to-be forgotten fads of 2015. Results were based on a survey of leading interior design experts and trending photos on Zillow Digs. So what will be 2016’s hottest design trends? Check out the surprising results below.
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8 Things Real Estate Pros Would NEVER Do to Their Homes

When they decorate or remodel, they think like a potential buyer.
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Festive kitchen for a glamorous party

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The Best Month to Buy a House (Hint: It's Soon)

Since the crash of the housing market during the Great Recession, many people hesitate to buy a home out of fear that prices have hit a high point yet again. They think buying right now means the value of their home purchase will only decrease. That’s not the case at all. Here are five reasons why now is a great time to buy a home and what the best month is to buy a house:
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What is your favorite feature in this elegant bedroom?

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Is a bay window on your "must-have" list for your home?

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House-Hunting for the Holidays: Do's and Don'ts for Homebuyers

Here's a tactic for holiday-season home shoppers: Call agents who do a lot of work in the neighborhood you're interested in, and ask them about homes that aren't listed yet, but are being prepared for sale. You might get an early look at a house that's set to go on the market in April or May.
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Hedge Funds and Real Estate: Could it Create Another Bubble?

From August 2014 to August 2015, there was a rise in national home prices of 4.7%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index. From August 2013 to August 2015, the index showed an increase of 10% in national home prices. While these increases in home prices are somewhat high, there have been many periods in the history of the United States when the annual increases in home prices nationwide were much higher.
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Does this look like your ideal place to unwind & relax?

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