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10 Things You Need To Know Before Starting Any Home Renovation Project
This post is sponsored and contributed by Thumbtack, a Patch Brand Partner. Home renovations can add functionality, comfort and value to your home. Of course, home renovations can also be costly, and if you want to get the best return on your investment, there are some key factors to consider. We talked to David Steckel, a home expert at Thumbtack, about what projects homeowners should prioritize and the best way to get the work done efficiently and on budget. Keep reading for 10 things Steckel says every homeowner should consider before starting any home renovation project. 1. Updating Key Areas Doesn’t Have To Blow Your Budget Homeowners know that updating…
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Even Deep-Pocketed Buyers Are Starting to Back Away From the U.S. Housing Market
Two years ago, Austin real-estate agent Amy Deane, of Moreland Properties, was working with so many wealthy out-of-state buyers that she showed one $15 million house five times in 30 days. Now, she might get one call every other week for showings in that price range. “That big buyer pool has slowed down,” she said. “The first movers committed and moved.” After an epic two-year run—not just in Austin but in major cities around the country—the luxury real-estate market is finally cooling. Real-estate agents in places like New York, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons say the frenzied deal making and record-setting prices that characterized the past few years has eased,…
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Hot Homes: 5 Denver area listings starting at $450,000
Earlier this March StorageCafe named Denver the 10th-most active real estate performer in the country based on new construction in the 50 biggest metro areas across the U.S. The good news: “Ever-growing interest in Denver makes it one of the best performing residential markets,” in the country, the report read. And in an attempt keep up with all the demand, residential building permits have increased 131{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} over the past decade. Yes, but: We still need lots more. For a view of a few homes up for grabs across Denver right now, have a look here: 1671 Yosemite St. — $450,000 Why we love it: This charming 1950s brick ranch residence…
