by HughesShelton | Feb 10, 2015 | Blog, General, Local, Uncategorized
The motto “the early bird gets the worm” has more merit in today’s housing market than ever. For a long time, homeowners have been under the impression that waiting until the end of March, April or even May is the ideal time to put their house on the market. But...
by HughesShelton | Feb 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
The National Association of Home Builders recently passed out its Best in American Living Awards. The winning projects were recognized for innovative design, so they tend to highlight design trends you’ll see in new homes in coming years. BALA Chairman Stephen C....
by HughesShelton | Jan 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Borrowing costs got even cheaper for home buyers and refinancers this week, as mortgage rates continued to descend. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.66 percent this week, the lowest weekly average since May 23, 2013, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly...
by HughesShelton | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Uncategorized
If you’re considering selling your home in 2015, you should know that a lot has probably changed in the real estate market since you last sold. Knowing what works today will help you sell your home quickly and for top dollar. 1. Appeal to buyers using mobile...
by HughesShelton | Dec 23, 2014 | Blog, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Uncategorized
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, December 22, 2014 New surveys are revealing some of the features that new-home buyers say are becoming a “must-have.” “Consumers today aren’t just looking for the biggest house on the block. They’re...
by HughesShelton | Dec 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
The holidays can be a great time to sell with these simple staging techniques. David Marine, Dec 10, 2014 Now that the holiday season has officially arrived, there’s no need to consider taking your home off the market. In fact, housing inventory is typically low this...