What’s ‘In’ and ‘Out’ in the Kitchen: 10 Trends to Watch March 14, 2011 by Melissa Tracey Filed under: Home Trends By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine| Kitchens are going dark, LED lighting is gaining steam, and trash is getting more attention–all are trends in kitchen designs this year, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, which surveyed 100 designers at the … [Read more...]

Bathroom Updates: 4 Trends to Watch March 7, 2011 by Melissa Tracey Filed under: Home Trends By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine| Granite is slowly beginning to lose some of its popularity in favor of other bathroom vanities, and green–the color, that is–is catching on, as these trends–along with others–gain steam in bathrooms this year, according to a National Kitchen & Bath … [Read more...]

Staging a Home to Sell Faster and for More Money March 21, 2011 by barbschwarz By Barb Schwarz, Stagedhomes.com Home sellers and REALTORS® have two priorities: sell the property fast and for as much money as possible. Market-sensitive pricing and a well-executed marketing plan to get the most attention in the marketplace are, of course, crucial. Equally important is to make sure a property … [Read more...]

What New Homes in 2015 Will Look Like March 28, 2011 by Melissa Tracey · Filed under: Home Trends By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine The sluggish housing market has reshaped what Americans will look for in their next home as home owners get more practical with their wish-list and wiser about their use of space. By 2015, homes are expected to average 2,152 square feet–10 percent … [Read more...]

Daily Real Estate News  |  March 28, 2011  | Mortgage Delinquencies Continue to Decline Mortgages for single-family homes that are 90 days or more delinquent declined for the third consecutive month in February, Freddie Mac reports. Delinquencies on single-family homes dropped to 3.78 percent in February from 3.82 percent in January. What’s more, delinquencies were lower than the 4.2% rate … [Read more...]