Homes at Windgate Ranch in Northeast Scottsdale AZ

Sales of Homes Priced at $1 Million or More Jumped 51%

U.S. $1 million market ends year with a burst of activity According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of homes priced at $1 million or more jumped 51% in November, compared with a year earlier. As the fiscal cliff approached, many sellers concerned about the anticipated capital gains tax increase and the 3.8% surtax [...]

RE/MAX Co-Founder Sees 2013 as the Best in Years

“Athough interest rates have been at historic lows, they have not been the driving force behind this recovery,” said Liniger. “There’s no single factor driving this market; it’s been a combination of low prices, low inventory, improving consumer confidence and a huge pent-up demand. That was true throughout 2012 and will continue to be true in 2013.” Click here to continue reading

Real Estate Resolutions For 2013

For years, both buyers and sellers have been sitting on the fence. Buyer or selling, here are some top-of-the list resolutions you should consider. Click here to continue reading

Common Mistakes When Choosing Art For Your Home

In the realm of interior design, the works of art you choose should frame your decor and go beyond matching the furniture, being “cool,” or displaying status symbols.

Consider these tips for choosing art for your home. Click here to continue reading

Rising Prices Motivate Buyers to Purchase Now

The expectation for prices to continue rising is creating urgency among consumers to buy now, according to a Redfin survey of 1,084 active home buyers. Click here to continue reading

November Housing Market Roundup

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, fixed mortgage rates were virtually unchanged and remaining near their record lows amid growing concerns around the fiscal cliff. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged below 4.00 percent all but one week in 2012, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage has averaged below 3.00 percent since the last week in May. Click here to continue reading

Luxury Home Market Report

The Phoenix Luxury Home Market Report is prepared by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing ( ILHM). The National Luxury Home Market Report this week looked at 22,866 luxury homes on the market. The ILHM Luxury Composite Price this week is $1,166,058.. These homes have been on the market for an average of 192 days. [...]

Staging With Superior Interior Design

The housing market is improving and that’s good news for you if you are a seller who has been waiting on the sidelines for higher prices. Housing prices are on the rise and the good news gets even better if you are ready to sell and heed sale-price-maximizing tips from a top-rated interior designer. Interior [...]

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