by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 21, 2017 | Global Buyers + Foreign Investment
In a survey of 14 countries, the United States showed the most promise for highest returns for investors according to real estate advisor Savills. Their researchers analyzed factors like population growth, rising wealth, and limited housing supply to determine which...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 14, 2017 | Home Buying, Selling Your Home, Title Insurance + Escrow
A junk fee is a cost of doing business that a company tries to shift to you. Most originate from two sources: lenders and escrow companies. Look for them on the loan estimate, closing disclosure and settlement statement. Loan related junk fees may be called...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 13, 2017 | Arizona and Its Amenities
#Chandler, Arizona is the hottest new city for automobile #innovation says Fortune magazine. Local Motors, Chandler, Arizona.
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 10, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
In Five Home Trends, I detailed likely buyer housing wants. Here are 5 more: 1. Wellness systems. Healthful features like lighting systems that utilize sunshine (such as clerestory windows and skylights), swimming pools without chlorine, and vegetable gardens. 2....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 8, 2017 | Home Buying
In February, the average home sells for 6.1% less than the rest of the year, according to a recent study by real estate research firm Attom Data. One reason is that there aren’t a lot of buyers looking for homes at this time of year, but there are plenty of sellers...