Housing-market headwinds are keeping American homeowners in their properties for the longest stretches on record, in a sharp distortion of the mobility Americans have for decades prized. Across the country, homes that sold in the third quarter of this year had been owned Continue Reading

Election season can be an exciting time of year with anticipation of the possibilities, but this year in South Lake Tahoe election season is full of negativity that has pitted neighbor against neighbor. One year ago I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a Continue Reading

According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that home prices did not appreciate by at least 6.0% year-over-year. CoreLogic’s Chief Continue Reading

  How to price a home in a seller's market may be a question that's top of mind if you're listing your home. Much of the United States right now is a seller's market—which spells potential for major profits. Lucky you! However: Some sellers may see this as an Continue Reading

For the last several years, buyer demand has far exceeded the housing supply available for sale. This low supply and high demand have led to home prices appreciating by an average of 6.2% annually since 2012. With this being said, three of the four major reports used to Continue Reading

Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a Little Continue Reading

  The housing market in the U.S. could enter a recession in under five years, with online real estate company Zillow predicting that it will happen in 2020. In a research report in which Zillow polled 100 real estate experts and economists about their Continue Reading

58% of homeowners plan to spend money on home improvement projects this year.  What are the most popular renovations? 43% Outdoor 31% Bathroom Remodel 28% Home Repair 26% Kitchen Remodel 16% Garage 5% Pool How are they paying for it? 60% Continue Reading

When standup comedian Nathan Brannon moved into his newly purchased home in rural Washington state, it seemed the joke was on him: The previous owner had left the pegboard on the garage wall, but had taken all the pegs. “When I first saw the pegs were missing, I Continue Reading