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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U.S. Housing Can Withstand a Rise in Interest Rates

Low interest rates, steady job gains and improving household finances have helped bolster the housing recovery. And even as 2015’s strong first half has given way to some wobbly months of late, housing fundamentals appear primed to withstand a looming U.S. rate increase.
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After a year of recovery, Zillow’s experts say 2016 will be all about housing affordability, with a lack of affordable homes near city centers pushing young and first-time buyers out to the suburbs.

After a year of recovery, Zillow’s experts say 2016 will be all about housing affordability, with a lack of affordable homes near city centers pushing young and first-time buyers out to the suburbs.
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What is your favorite feature of this kitchen?

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Would you love this big wraparound deck for entertaining?

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