Thursday, July 30, 2015

Home Ownership Dips to Lowest Level in Almost 50 Years

The U.S. homeownership rate fell to 63.4 percent in the second quarter of 2015, according to the U.S. Census. That is down from 63.7 percent in the first quarter and from 64.7 percent in the same quarter of 2014. It marks the lowest homeownership rate since 1967.
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Pool Home #3 in our series. Rank it on a scale of 1-10, please for its appeal in Backyard Oasis category?


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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Strong housing on verge of reversal: Redfin

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose to the highest level in eight years, according to the National Association of Realtors, but that may be the peak for the year. One real estate brokerage claims consumer demand for housing took a sharp turn for the worse in June, as potential buyers balked at higher home prices.
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This is the first in a series of Pool Homes and Backyard Oasis. Check this one out and on a scale of 1-10, how would you rank it for its backyard oasis appeal?


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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Small, plain, yet simple; what else do you really need to enjoy the place you call home?


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The Top 10 Home Design Trends Of 2015

As anyone who's ever encountered a teal bathtub knows, interior-design trends can be fickle. That's why we try to stay up on what's cool in the home-decor world.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Millions could be saving $200 a month on mortgages

About 6.5 million mortgage borrowers could qualify for and benefit from refinancing their home loans, according to the "Mortgage Monitor Report" from Black Knight Financial Services, which could translate into massive savings for those consumers.
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Check out the row of windows upstairs. Looks like a commercial property more than home doesn't it? Thoughts?


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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Finally, Housing Recovers

The way things used to work, the housing sector was typically the one to lead the United States out of economic hard times. That’s because central bankers tend to loosen monetary policy coming out of a recession, and mortgage demand – and thus, the health of the housing market – is particularly sensitive to interest rates.
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Every once in a while, I love to bring it all back to a traditional home and yard. Works for me, how about you?


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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Guess Who Won't Be Able to Buy a Home If Interest Rates Keep Rising

Mortgage rates hit a 2015 high when the national average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 4.08% earlier this week, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey. That's lower than where the U.S. average was at this time last year (4.12%), but home loan pricing (rates, loans and fees, taken together) has been on the rise for most of 2015, pushing homeownership out of reach for many Americans, as the cost of a mortgage creeps up.
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LOCATION means everything, but I think this home would probably be perfect almost no matter where it was? With that said, let's leave it right where it is shall we?


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Friday, July 3, 2015

Leather, glass and a first class view can make for one heck of an exciting Saturday evening. It doesn't get any better than this. Imagine the sunsets you get to view. Love it?


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More and more home seem to offer less and less privacy. This is a lot of glass and several stories or call and glass. Would you be comfortable in this style home?


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Okay, I couldn't resist. Check this beauty out. All that is missing is a huge Yacht moored in the front and of course, you! Love it or too much for you?


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As long as we are looking to some smaller elegant homes lately, check this one out. What do you think? Thumbs up or down? Why?


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Okay, now we are looking at a home that is a little more down to earth. Clean, beautiful and just right for those of us that cannot afford a 50 Million Dollar estate. Where do you stand on this home?


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Your home does not have to be massive to be inviting and make a statement. What do you really think of this home?


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Do you love the look of this elegant start white glass home or does it not offer you the privacy you want in your home?


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I don't know about you but I like something like this that looks so cool at night and provides you with a home to entertain in. What type of home do you like best?


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Imagine driving up this place every night and calling it home. Like it? What changes would you make, if any?


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When you need a hideaway that is so huge it is difficult to hide consider this little estate. Will this work for you?


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Yes, it may be just a bit over-the-top but if you like French ornate this home has to be the perfect choice. What do you think? Too much? Just right?


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They say the entry makes the estate. Does this pass the test?


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Time to look at one heck of a beautiful kitchen. What would you do to this kitchen if anything?


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Not only is this a beautiful home but notice the slight circular design of the roof line. Look for more of this in the near future. Like it?


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A really cool use of brick and glass. Do you like it?


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Slowly, white houses are giving way to a little more color. Thoughts on white vs. using color for your home's color?


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Okay, what do you think of this style of home? What does it remind you of?


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I totally love this look of mature landscaping and vines growing up your exterior walls, don't you?


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If you really want to show off your magnificent home then you must take evening photos with every light on. It makes quite a presentation doesn't it?


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When you have a BIG family and lots and lots of money then this home may be just right for you. Too much? Just right?


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