Posts from March 2025
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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you're not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):
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Can You Truly Tornado-Proof a Home?
Tornadoes are a favorite movie fodder; but for homeowners who live in tornado-prone areas, there's nothing entertaining about them.
In March, a twister outbreak ripped across seven states — Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana—uprooting homes and businesses and downing power lines. The strongest confirmed twister was a powerful EF-4 with 190mph winds reported in Jackson County, AR, according to the National Weather Service.
On average, the...
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Paint Your Bedroom This Calming Color for Spring To Sleep Better and Be On-Trend
This spring, whether you're considering putting your house on the market or just want to freshen up your home, one economical and simple way could help both situations: a new coat of paint.
Jennifer Rogers, designer at BKC Kitchen and Bath, says that one of the most cost-effective ways to increase a home's resale value is to paint it a fresh coat. This gives rooms a contemporary, clean, and well-maintained look.
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Solar Panel Scams: How To Avoid Higher Energy Bills and Costly Installer Blunders
California's soaring electricity rates and a major solar company's possible bankruptcy this month are raising tough questions about the future of solar power.
In the past decade, solar deployments have grown by an average annual rate of 26% according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. These efforts have been led by states like California
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Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment
Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you've got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let's break it down.
1. You Have More Homes To Choose From
The number of homes for sale this February was higher than it's been in any of the past five Februarys – and that's great news for your home search. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show the supply of homes on the market has grown by 27.5%
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