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Hot Housing News and Housing Market Information for Selling or Buying a Home for Sale Real Estate News and InformationCybersecurity and Real Estate December 4, 2017As more and more real estate transactions take place online and through email, it has become even more important for real estate professionals to implement best practices to stay cybersecure.Saving for a Down Payment December 4, 2017Taking small steps such as giving up buying coffee or bringing a homemade lunch to work can help potential homebuyers put aside thousands without making huge lifestyle sacrificesClever Cures for the Worst of Winter December 4, 2017Cold weather can keep homeowners cooped up inside for months, so why not use that time to take on some quick and easy DIY home repairs.Most Home Buyers Use Real Estate Agents November 2, 2017Buying a home is a significant financial transaction, and according to a new report from NAR, 87 percent of all buyers will use a real estate agent to help navigate it.Do You Want a Career in Real Estate? November 2, 2017Flexible hours, interest in the industry, and working with people are reasons many REALTORS® were attracted to a career in real estate. People skills, self-motivation and negotiation skills were rated as the top traits needed for success.These Myths Cost Homeowners Money November 2, 2017Homeowners are constantly on the lookout for clever hacks to make managing and cleaning a home easier, but some of these tricks may be costing them money in the long run.Student Debt Holding Back Millennials September 29, 2017The typical millennial student loan debt load is $41,200, which is greater than their average annual income, $38,800. This has delayed several major financial and personal milestones, including buying a home. Remodeling Your Home, Love Your Home! September 29, 2017According to a new report from NAR, homeowners who complete a remodeling project are more satisfied with their home. Preparing for Winter in Fall September 29, 2017Autumn’s arrival means sweater weather, pumpkin flavored everything and getting the house ready for winter. Smart homeowners know that the perfect time to start preparing for cold weather is before the weather arrives.Moving With Kids September 1, 2017Home buyers and sellers with children face a unique set of difficulties and stressors during the moving process. Let Us Help You Go Home to Your Ideal Property! Your Home Styled Staged SoldHome Staging for the Rich and Famous: 7 Luxury Makeovers September 4, 2024Home Staging for the Rich & Famous: 7 Luxury Makeovers Five tips from celebrity home stagers and designers that can make all the difference in making your listings look like a million bucks—or even more! By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Staging, Design & Architecture, Design Trends2 ‘Moody’ Home Design Trends Generating Buzz August 19, 20242 ‘Moody’ Home Design Trends Generating Buzz Dark interiors are on trend in these two eye-turning styles. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends6 Top Outdoor Projects Homeowners Are Taking On August 15, 20246 Top Outdoor Projects Homeowners Are Taking On Homeowners continue to focus on curb appeal, targeting improvements for the front and back yards. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Remodeling, Design & ArchitectureHow Far Is Too Far With Home Staging? August 12, 2024How Far Is Too Far With Home Staging? Here are six tips to ease possible tension with sellers when staging their home. By: Barbara Ballinger Staging, Design & ArchitectureOut With the Old, In With the Bold August 7, 2024Out With the Old, In With the Bold Gen Z is shaking up the traditional norms of interior design with a fresh, vibrant perspective. By: Evelyn Long Design & Architecture, Design Trends, Real Estate TechnologyColors to Fit Your Kitchen’s Orientation July 22, 2024Colors to Fit Your Kitchen’s Orientation Which direction does the kitchen face: north, south, east or west? A design expert says there’s the perfect color for each orientation. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath6 Weird House Smells: Which Ones Are Concerning? July 22, 20246 Weird House Smells: Which Ones Are Concerning? Find out when an unusual odor may be a sign of an urgent property issue. Remodeling, Design & ArchitectureTop Home Features Swaying Buyers’ Purchase Decisions July 9, 2024Top Home Features Swaying Buyers’ Purchase Decisions A new study suggests touting these property upgrades in your listing description to achieve a quicker sale. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Working With Sellers, Staging, Design & Architecture, Design TrendsGenerative AI Is Your Ally for Smart Staging, Faster Deals July 8, 2024Generative AI Is Your Ally for Smart Staging, Selling Real estate professionals can use content sponsor AI HomeDesign to lower the costs and effort it takes to stage properties. By: Salar Davari Staging, Real Estate Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Real Estate, Augmented & Virtual Reality for Real Estate6 Common Furniture Mistakes to Avoid July 8, 20246 Common Furniture Mistakes to Avoid An interior designer shares the biggest errors young people make when outfitting a home for the first time. Design & Architecture, Design Trends Housing Economic Outlook and Market ConditionsInstant Reaction: Jobs, September 6, 2024 September 6, 2024Instant Reaction: Jobs, September 6, 2024 The softening job figures suggest that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in mid-September. By: Lawrence YunHMDA and Housing Demand September 5, 2024HMDA and Housing Demand Nationwide, the number of home-purchase loan applications has declined from 7.9 million to 6.5 million. By: Anat Nusinovich Mortgages & Home FinancingInstant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 5, 2024 September 5, 2024Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 5, 2024 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac remained unchanged at 6.35% this week from last week. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home FinancingInstant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 29, 2024 August 29, 2024Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 29, 2024 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac dropped to 6.35% this week from 6.46% last week. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home FinancingTrends in Housing Affordability: Who Can Currently Afford to Buy a Home? August 27, 2024Who Can Currently Afford to Buy a Home? With mortgage rates recently falling below 6.5%, there has been an improvement in housing affordability. By: Nadia Evangelou Appraisals and ValuationNAR Comments on The Appraisal Foundation Education Concept Paper July 31, 2024NAR suggests using existing data on appraisers with and without college degrees to quantify whether a college education is a meaningful requirement.HUD Ends Investigation of the Appraisal Foundation With Agreement July 25, 2024The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a Conciliation Agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). TAF is the private organization that sets qualifications and standards for the appraisal profession.HUD Charges Appraiser, AMC, and Lender With Discrimination July 23, 2024HUD alleges that the appraiser prepared an insupportably low appraisal of a duplex owned by a Black woman in a predominantly White area.Appraisals, Data, and the Proposed NAR Settlement July 19, 2024With practice changes coming that include the prohibition of offers of compensation on MLSs, it’s imperative that brokers, agents and appraisers keep an open line of communication.Final Rule on Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models July 19, 2024The federal banking regulators and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released their final rule on quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs). The final rule reflects some of NAR’s recommendations. Learn more.The Agent’s Role in Land Valuation June 3, 2024Appraisers must take a nuanced approach to valuing a parcel of land, considering not just size and location but a wide range of factors that you can help identify.NAR Applauds HUD and GSEs for New Appraisal Reconsideration Process May 1, 2024The new process allows consumers to more readily obtain a second look at appraisals when they disagree with them.NAR Comments on 4th ASC Hearing on Appraisal Bias February 28, 2024NAR asks for clear guidance on the application of fair housing laws to the appraisal process as well as transparency in the compensation of appraisers.Real Estate Appraiser Salary February 26, 2024A real estate appraiser's salary is often based on licensing level and experience. Learn how much you can make with a career as a real estate appraiser.Why Desktop Appraisals Matter and How Agents Can Help November 30, 2023These types of assignments don’t require appraisers to inspect the interior or exterior of a property. Your care can make such valuations more reliable. Contact Me Now! [email protected] Ask Me Anything! 419-280-3942 Call Me Today! Cathy Smith, Key Realty, Licensed Realtor since 2000 Internet, Marketing, Sales and Relocation Specialist Find Your Ideal Property at IdealProperties.net Click These Links for Searches for Homes for Sale in NW Ohio and Areas We Cover.Holland – Maumee – Monclova – Ottawa Hills – Ottawa Hills Neighborhood – Perrysburg – Perrysburg City – Perrysburg Township – Rossford – Sylvania – Toledo – Waterville – Whitehouse – 43460 – 43528 – 43537 – 43551 – 43560 – 43566 – 43571 – 43606 – 43614 – 43615 – 43617 – 43619 – 43623