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3 Green and Gorgeous Trends in Home Design

February 6, 2019 by Rilian Ball

These days, people want energy-efficient homes that look great. To answer the call of passionate environmentalists, developer are rising to the occasion and designing home features that minimize waste, save energy and reuse reclaimed materials. The results are gorgeous, green homes that help move the sustainable living trend forward. Hidden Solar Panels Solar panels are a great way to save energy, but not everyone loves the optics. A series of solar panels on the roof may save you money on your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Marketing Trends, Real Estate

Differences Between A Short Sale And A Foreclosure

February 5, 2019 by Rilian Ball

If you're looking to get a non-traditional deal on a new home purchase, you may encounter either a short sale or a foreclosure. These two terms refer to sales that are not usual. As a homebuyer, it's important to understand the differences between them and how each one might affect your buying experience. What's A Short Sale? A short sale is a situation where the owner has a strong motivation to hurry up and sell their home. In so doing, they're willing to sell for less than what they owe on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure, Real Estate, Short Sale

3 Ways Tax Reform Affects Your Real Estate Investments

February 1, 2019 by Rilian Ball

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 instituted some of the most dramatic changes to the financial landscape in the United States in over 30 years. These adjustments to the IRS code have an effect on everyone who earns and spends money in this country. What changes can real estate investors expect to see from the new legal standards? Higher Standard Deduction, Less Itemized Deductions Before the reforms, single tax filers were allowed a standard deduction of $6,350. Married couples filing jointly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investments, Real Estate, Tax Reform

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Lower in November

January 31, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Home price growth continued to struggle in November, with Case-Shiller's 20-City Home Price Index moving from October's reading of 5.30 percent annual growth to 5.20 percent growth in November. This was the lowest reading since January 2015. Las Vegas, Nevada remained first in home price growth rate with a year-over-year home prices growth of 12 percent. Phoenix, Arizona's year-over-year home price growth rate was 8.10 percent and Seattle, Washington held third place with a year-over-year home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Housing Trends, Market Conditions

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