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Mountain Lot Pre-MLS opportunity!
This unique, cool, high desert mountain-side lot is one of the best remaining developable parcels in the Prescott area. It's located close to Lynx Lake and state forest land for lots of recreation options. Its ample 2 acre size provides a variety of siting options,...
Millennials are Destroying Homebuilding?
Are the buying habits of Millennials helping to destroy certain industries? A Wall Street Journal article last year said that Millennials are killing 5 industries. One of those businesses was new home builders, because Millennials don’t seem to be interested in owning...
Canada home sales up in April.
Home sales in Canada rose 2.3% in April 2015 compared to March. This marks the third consecutive month-over-month increase. April sales were up from the previous month in two-thirds of all local markets, led by the greater Toronto Area and surrounding Golden Horseshoe...
What is the No. 1 Remodel?
Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling dominate home remodeling projects. Bathroom remodeling was cited as the most common remodeling project in 2014 by 78% of remodelers, barely edging out kitchen remodels at 77%, the National Assoc. of Home Building reports. Other types of...
Housing Flips Slip.
Only 4% of all U.S. single-family home sales in the first quarter were flips - defined as sold for a second time within a 12-month period. According to RealtyTrac's first quarter 2015 U.S. Home Flipping Report, this was the lowest number of homes flipped since the...
5 Questions Buyers should ask an Agent.
Your selection of agent will be a decisive factor in whether your home purchase will be a success. A good agent will educate you about the buying process, protect your interests, and be able to accurately value the selections you make. How do you get those benefits?...