By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine After five years of downsizing, home owners are showing a desire for more space. In the past year, builders are reporting higher demand for larger homes. In fact, 84 percent of home owners between the … [Read more...]
The Color of the Year for 2013 Is …
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Home interiors are going green this year. Pantone has named “Emerald” its color of the year for 2013. Pantone describes the jewel-like hue as a “lively, radiant, lush green” that can offer … [Read more...]
8 Kitchen Trends to Watch in 2013
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Photo Credit: HomeThangs.com Kitchens are a popular spot that home shoppers judge in a home. So what are the trends in the kitchen for 2013? HomeThangs.com, a home improvement superstore, offers up some … [Read more...]
Can Certain ‘Lucky’ Numbers Better Your Selling Chances?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Great staging can help buyers fall in love with a home, but can some lucky numbers help get them through the front door? Some numbers may be more lucky than others when pricing a home for sale, … [Read more...]
Would You Buy a ‘Haunted’ House? 32% of Buyers Say They Would!
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Haunted houses must not be too spooky because 32 percent of potential home buyers say they’d buy a haunted house or a home with suspected paranormal activity, according to a new Realtor.com survey. While … [Read more...]
The ‘Prius Effect’ on Home Sales?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR Magazine More studies are showing the power of green on boosting sales prices. In the most recent study, University of California researchers found that green-certified, single-family homes sold for $34,800 more … [Read more...]
