Homeowners are staying put in their properties longer, but the length of homeownership tenure varies geographically. Fixr.com, a home improvement website, recently studied where homeowners are staying in their homes the longest versus shortest amounts of time.In cities with the shortest homeownership tenure, the median period of ownership is less than 10 years, according to Fixr.com. The city of Enterprise, Nev., has the shortest homeownership te
Home sales appear poised to reverse their downward trend, as contract signings in each of the four major U.S. regions rose in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest Pending Home Sales Index. The West saw the highest increase in contract signings last month, according to NAR’s report.The index rose 2.8% to a reading of 108.3 in June. Contract signings are now up 1.6% year over year, ending a 17-month streak of annual
A home often has to be show-ready in a hurry when a buyer calls asking for a property tour. Professional home stagers have plenty of cleaning tricks up their sleeve to get a home ready in a hurry. They recently shared with Apartment Therapy some of their best cleaning secrets, including:Use a hand steamer.A handheld clothing steamer can be used to remove grime on glass shower doors or curtains, Justin Riordan, founder of Spade and Archer, told Ap
A lot of talk has centered on the force of single women in real estate, but how about single men? LendingTree recently analyzed the largest metro areas to narrow down the cities that offer the most perks for bachelors. They factored in demographics, the economy, culture and entertainment, safety, and more.Madison, Wis., topped the list as the best city for single men, mostly due to its performance on measures like health and safety. Madison
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Nearly 200 golf courses have closed over the last year in suburbs across the Sun Belt, according to the National Golf Foundation. The surrounding neighborhoods are not being cared for, and concerned homeowners are discovering that the premium they paid to live on a golf course is now vanishing.The sport has seen a steady decrease in interest over recent years. The National Golf Foundation reports that there has been a 20% decline in the
After a slight uptick last week, mortgage rates fell back to what’s become a more regular pattern this summer of hovering near three-year lows. Homebuyers are responding to the lower rates, and mortgage applications for home purchases have continued to rise steadily the last two months to the highest year-over-year change since the fall of 2017, says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.“While the improvement has yet to impact home sal
Minimalism, traditional, and Victorian interior home styles appear to be losing some appeal in favor of the public’s rising appreciation for the industrial aesthetic. Industrial decor is now the most popular interior design style in the country, according to a new report from Joybird, a furniture company. The industrial look has a factory feel with a modern touch, often featuring open layouts, metal appliances and features, and exposed bri
New-home sales rebounded in June, but builders warn that affordability concerns persist.Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 7% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 646,000 units, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. New-home sales for 2019 are 2.2% higher than the same period a year ago.But while the numbers were positive in the latest new-home
In a bathroom remodel, homeowners have a lot of choices, from tubs, sinks, tile, and more. But it’s the small details that could have some big impact. Realtor.com® recently featured an article on the smaller details that can help elevate a bathroom’s look, including:A luxe showerhead“These days, many people opt for massaging showerheads and models that can remember your temperature preferences,” Rob McDowell, a master plumber with All St
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