Existing Home Sales Rise 5.6%
December 22, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Rise 5.6%
Existing-home sales got back on an upward path in November, resuming a growth trend since bottoming in July, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, rose 5.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million in November [...]
Home Modifications for Boomers Are Booming
December 22, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
Home Modifications for Boomers Are Booming
A survey by AARP earlier this year found that 33 percent of adults older than 45 have modified their homes to allow them to age comfortably in place.
Aging-in-place modifications can include:
· Decorative grab bars in showers
· Step-free entrances
· Levered door handles
· Raised electrical outlets
· Bathrooms that can accommodate wheelchairs
· Widened [...]
Home Trends
December 22, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
So what does 2011 hold for home decor? Expect lots of 2011 forecasts in the coming weeks. Here are highlights from a recent article in which design experts chime in what they expect to see popular in home design in the New Year.
1. Old is ‘New’
Vintage is to be hot in 2011. Period pieces that [...]
Mortgage Interest Deduction
December 22, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
By Robert Freedman, Senior Editor, REALTOR® Magazine
President Obama’s deficit reduction commission flamed out, right? It needed to get 14 of its 18 members on board for the commission’s final report to go to Congress for an automatic vote on its recommendations, which include curbing the mortgage interest deduction. But the commission only received 11 votes, [...]
5 Steps to Remodeling Done Right
October 26, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
5 Steps to Remodeling Done Right
Here are five steps to developing a great relationship with a remodeling contractor.
1. Let the contractor know if you are ready to remodel or just kicking the tires. Gary Palmer, a Charlotte, N.C.-based general contractor, says seeking multiple bids is fine, but don’t waste his or her time by letting [...]
Fairfield CT $1,275M-2009 Custom Designed Home Crafted with Superior Construction Elements
September 16, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
This home is a must see for anyone looking within this price point. The homes attributes are simply stunning and will not disappoint even the most discerning buyer. Contact Melodye Colucci for your private showing of this spectacular University area home.
Attributes:
-Quality Crafted Over The Top 2×6 Construction With All Copper Piping, No Plastic Here!
-Four Bedrooms [...]
How to Budget for Home Maintenance
September 8, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
RISMEDIA, July 31, 2010—New homeowners oftentimes stretch themselves financially when having to pay the initial costs that come with purchasing a home. While it is important to focus on these preliminary expenses, homeowners must be aware of the financial requirements that come with maintaining the home. Here, Dan Steward, President, Pillar To Post discusses how [...]
Homeowners: Big Ideas for Small Spaces
September 8, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
RISMEDIA, August 2, 2010—(MCT)—As we exit the era of the McMansion and begin to embrace the concept of the “big-enough” home, we need to rethink some of our interior-design ideas.
Whether your home is a house, condo or apartment, if you’re making do with reduced square-footage, you’re likely wondering how to make boxy rooms look bigger [...]
Geothermal Heating Systems Help Homeowners Ease Their Carbon Footprint
September 8, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
RISMEDIA, July 15, 2010—(MCT)—Some homeowners chase down high-tech solar panels and efficient appliances to make their homes environmentally friendly. Others eschew the latest technology in favor of something far more basic: caves.
Geothermal heating and cooling systems work just as caves do: The temperature underground is more moderate than the air above. If it’s 85 degrees [...]
Refinancings Soar as Mortgage Rates Remain Low
September 3, 2010 by Melodye · Leave a Comment
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2010—(MCT)—For anyone under the age of 57, mortgage rates are now the lowest they’ve been during your life. This fact isn’t lost on a growing number of homeowners who have started a new wave of refinancings.
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported this month that refinancing applications are up 26% during the past four [...]
