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‘White Boxing’ May Encourage Sales

Home staging is all about arranging furniture and enhancing the setup of decor to help present a home in its best light. But some real estate pros are turning to “white boxing” for certain properties—the complete opposite of home staging. White boxing is about removing everything from a property and showing an empty space of …

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How Art Can Help Revitalize Neighborhoods

An underlit walkway known for pedestrian accidents is made brighter and safer with vintage neon signs. Part of a parking lot is transformed into a pocket park. The dingy area under an overpass comes alive with artwork and murals. These examples of creative placemaking were highlighted on Tuesday at the National Association of REALTORS®’ webinar …

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Minneapolis Association Apologizes for Past Discrimination, Vows Corrective Action

Minneapolis Association Apologizes for Past Discrimination, Vows Corrective Action Promising to work harder for housing equity, the Minneapolis Area REALTORS®—which once supported racial covenants and denied membership to Blacks—issued a public apology for its historical role in perpetuating the homeownership gap in the Twin Cities. Now the association has a plan of action to help …

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Borrowers Missed Refinancing Savings

Borrowers Missed Refinancing Savings The number of owners who can save by refinancing is down by more than half from the start of this year to 5.9 million, according to Black Knight data. Black Knight considers refinance candidates as 30-year mortgage holders who have a maximum 80% loan-to-value ratio, a credit score of 720 or higher, …

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Snowiest States Have Pricier Homes

Snowiest States Have Pricier Homes Areas of the country known as “snow belts” are real estate winners. Median-priced homes in the nation’s 10 snowiest states are more expensive than median-priced homes in the least snowy states, finds a study from LendingTree. In fact, homes in snowy states are about $13,000 more, on average, than areas that …

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Jersey shore / Sea Isle Home – 18 48th St #5 Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

Jersey shore / Sea Isle Home - 18 48th St #5 Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

Jersey shore / Sea Isle Home – 18 48th St #5 Sea Isle City, NJ 08243   4 Beds 2 Baths 1,600 sqft $724,900 Est. Mortgage $4,253/mo   Description about this home for sale at 18 48th St #5 Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 Top floor condominium with spectacular views. 4 Bedrooms 2 full baths …

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Benefits of Pre-Approval

Benefits of Pre-Approval

Benefits of Pre-Approval

Mortgage Do’s and Don’ts

Mortgage Do's and Don'ts

Mortgage Do’s and Don’ts

Hottest Luxury ZIP Codes in the Nation

Hottest Luxury ZIP Codes in the Nation   Median prices for luxury homes in the Santa Monica, Calif., ZIP code of 90401 have surged 60.7 percent over the last year, making it the hottest high-end ZIP code in the country, according to a new analysis by realtor.com®. The site’s researchers culled housing data from April …

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Pre Approval check list for home purchasing

Pre Approval check list for home purchasing

Pre Approval check list for home purchasing

Do’s and Don’t s of the loan process

Do’s and Don’t s of the loan process

A home for sale at 209 Durley Dr Broomall, PA 19008 in Delaware County

A home for sale at 209 Durley Dr Broomall, PA 19008 in Delaware County

A home for sale at 209 Durley Dr Broomall, PA 19008 in Delaware County Broomall, PA 19008 4 beds 3 baths 2,280 sqft 8712 sqft lot size Single-Family Home For Sale $350,000 Description A lot of home for the money. 4 Bedroom 3 bath home, open flow 1st and lower floor; Master bedroom with soaking/Jacuzzi …

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