Though young professionals and older empty nesters have fueled a recent housing boom in urban centers, some economists have cautioned that overdevelopment and flattening rental prices are signaling a shift away from city life. But developers aren’t leaving downtown.The number of new building permits jumped 5.7 percent in April compared to a year earlier, the Census Bureau reports, with a sizable portion centered in urban areas. The urban reside
"Awesome God" is a contemporary worship song written by Rich Mullins and first recorded on his 1988 album, Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth. It was the first single from the album and rose to the number one spot on Christian radio and subsequently became a popular congregational song. Its title is inspired by a biblical expression (Nehemiah 1:5, Nehemiah 9:32, Psalm 47, Daniel 9:4, etc.), variously translated as "Awesome God", (JPS, in the old-fa
Where do buyers have the longest wait times before feeling the financial benefits of homeownership?In March, the California Association of Realtors hosted a panel — “The California Series: State of the State” — revealing that overly strict building codes, an aversion to affordable housing in affluent neighborhoods, and, most of all, exorbitant cost of living is pushing California toward becoming a majority renter state.Zillow’s latest
A new study reveals the causes of this market lullKey Takeaways Post-foreclosure stress disorder, mortgage availability, the growing burden of student loan debt, single-family housing affordability and single-family housing supply shortages are the five key barriers to homeownership.Despite robust job growth and low interest rates, U.S. homeownership rates remain at a 50-year low due to issues with affordability, crushing student loan debt, harsh
Staging, curb appeal updates, and closing costs add up.Selling a home not only takes time, but also costs money. To help with budgeting, Zillow and Thumbtack identified several common — but often overlooked — seller expenses.From closing costs to home prep projects like carpet cleaning, U.S. homeowners can expect to spend more than $15,000 on these extra or hidden costs to sell the median home, according to Zillow and Thumbtack’s Hidden Co
Price: $1,136,166Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Square Feet: 2894Description: Brand new energy efficient home, built and ready to make it your own. The Residence 2 features a gourmet kitchen with large center island, pantry, granite counter tops, and eat in dining all open to your spacious Great room. Visitors can enjoy their privacy in the main level Guest bedroom with full bath. The Master suite boasts a his and hers walk in closets and luxurious bath
iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson.
iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson.
Today is National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day. Yesterday was National Best Friend Day, and tomorrow is National Iced Tea Day.Yep, there’s a day for just about everything, but that also means there’s a marketing and client outreach opportunity just about every day.Set a plan and a budget for reaching out to your sphere and new prospects each year, then peruse National Day Calendar for national days, week, and months of observance for marketing
Some Americans may want to get a head start on retirement, at least when it comes to where they intend to call home. A new study by LPL Financial ranks the top most desirable states for pre-retirees, those aged 45 to 64 years old.The 2017 LPL Financial Research Retirement Environment Index ranked states on numerous factors deemed important for 45- to 64-year-olds, including housing affordability, community quality of life, employment, health care
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