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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Westminster, COWed Oct 07 2026This week the median list price for Westminster, CO is $590,000 for single family homes. Median List Price $590,000 Median Price of New Listings $562,500 Per Square Foot $267 Average Days on Market 70 Median Days on Market 42 Price Decreased 56% Price Increased 1% Relisted 8% Inventory 174 Median Rent $2,598 I am available this Saturday to show you homes in the Westminster area.
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
The Sunbelt rules for living, warmth and home values. Arizona is where you want to live.Folks are buying homes and moving to the Sun Belt states and will continue to during the remainder of 2026 in real estate. Arizona is one of the HOTSPOTS again this year. Folks seem to be tired of the cold winters and constant talk of global warming. How do we know this? They are moving from colder states to the warmer states and not the other way around.In sunny Arizona there is still land available to build. New homes in the perimeter cities are still available in the $300s. Look in Maricopa, Florence, Coolidge, and Buckeye. Also for starter homes there are plenty of condos, townhomes and more are being built.Settle down, buy a home in Arizona and CALL ME! Many people are still taking the advice "G...
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By Teddy Lim, The Best or Nothing
(eXp Realty)
When a Seattle home has been sitting longer than expected, one of the first conversations is usually about price.Should the seller reduce it?Sometimes that is exactly what needs to happen. If buyers consistently see the property as overpriced compared with the competition, a concession is not going to fix the underlying problem. But there are also situations where the price itself is not what is stopping the buyer. The buyer may like the home and even agree that the value is reasonable, but the cash needed at closing or the monthly payment is making the purchase harder to put together.That is where a seller credit can become more interesting than another price reduction.The two may cost the seller a similar amount on paper, but they do not necessarily solve the same problem for the buye...
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By Jack Cutrone, Long Island Real Estate Agent | MRP | PSA
(Patriot Real Properties)
By Jack Cutrone, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson | Patriot Real PropertiesNational housing headlines tell us sales are slowing and buyers have more choices. On Long Island, the latest figures show home prices continuing to rise.For buyers and sellers in Suffolk and Nassau County, that makes local information especially useful. A national trend provides context, but the homes competing in your town and price range should guide your decisions.Suffolk and Nassau home prices remain strongAccording to OneKey MLS, August 2026 single-family home sales recorded: Suffolk County: A median sale price of $760,000, up 7.0% from August 2025. Nassau County: A median sale price of $911,000, up 4.7% from August 2025. The median is the middle sale price. These increases do not mean every property gained...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
Before you pull out the pumpkins, mums and fall décor, take a quick walk through your home as if you were a buyer seeing it for the first time.Start outside. Does the front door need paint? Are the shrubs overgrown? Are the gutters full of leaves? Fall decorations can make a home feel welcoming, but they won’t hide maintenance issues.Once inside, look for clutter, oversized furniture, dark rooms and anything that makes the house feel smaller. Buyers notice crowded countertops, blocked walkways, scuffed paint and little repairs homeowners often stop seeing.One easy trick: take photos of each room with your phone. You’ll often notice clutter and problem areas in a photo that you completely overlook in person.Then keep your fall décor simple. A wreath, a few pumpkins, fresh mums and a cozy...
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By Tom Gilliam | RE/MAX Classic, Your Trusted Oakland County REALTOR — 24 Years — 7
(RE/MAX Classic)
Michigan Property Tax | Agent Perspective Michigan Wants to End the "Pop-Up" Tax. Here's How I'm Explaining It to Clients Without Taking Sides. What the House package would change, where it stands, and the conversations agents should be having right now. TL;DR The Michigan House passed a package in May 2026 that would end the property tax "pop-up" after a sale, repeal the 0.75% state transfer tax, and eliminate the 6-mill State Education Tax. It's been sitting in a Senate committee since June. My approach with clients is simple: explain the proposal neutrally, plan every transaction under current law, and make sure buyers never budget off the seller's tax bill. Clients have started asking me whether Michigan "got rid of the pop-up tax." The short answer is no, not yet. The Michigan Hou...
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By Coral Amelia, Professional Real Estate Services You Can Trust
(https://keenanhowardrealty.com/)
Nobody reads the warranty section until they need it. That's just how this works. A homeowner signs off on a foundation repair, feels relieved the cracking finally stopped, and files the paperwork away somewhere it'll never be found again. Then three years later a door starts sticking. Same spot as before. And now everyone's tearing through old emails trying to remember what was actually promised.Backwards, right? The warranty should get read before the work starts, not after something goes sideways. Anyone comparing quotes for foundation repair Hampton VA contractors should be asking about warranty terms up front. It's often the real difference between a company that stands behind its work for the long haul and one that's just hoping the phone doesn't ring again."Lifetime" Is Doing a L...
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By Teddy Lim, The Best or Nothing
(eXp Realty)
For the last few years, a lot of buyers around Seattle got used to thinking about the market in terms of what they had to give up.Maybe there wasn’t much inventory. Maybe the home they liked had several people circling it at the same time. Even when buyers knew a property wasn’t perfect, the fear of losing it could make certain compromises feel easier to accept.The market today feels different.Northwest MLS reported that active inventory across its service area was up 22% year over year in August, with more than 4,400 additional homes available compared with the same month last year. At the same time, closed sales were down 7.6%, and the overall market had moved to 4.21 months of inventory.That does give buyers more leverage.I just don’t think it means what some buyers hope it means.Mor...
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By TIM GARTON, "Highly Skilled Pro"
(Messina Realty Vallejo)
Dear Vallejo buyers and sellers, if your thinking of buying in Glen Cove Vallejo CA this is a fantastic part of Vallejo to own. Glen Cove even has there own private information meetings set up on a regular basis. Tim Garton has "SOLD" 2 properties in Glen Cove this rear and he also lives in Glen so having a finger on the pulse of the Glen Cove market is exactly what Tim Garton from Messina Realty Inc does. CALL 707-315-5555
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By John Watts
(Keller Williams Realty)
First-time home buyers are turning to co-buying solutions to overcome affordability hurdles. Purchasing a home, the largest investment and wealth generator for many people, is especially challenging now because of high prices, limited inventory, mortgage rates, and increased debt burdens.If you’re serious about buying a home, co-buying can be a great option—but achieving a successful outcome requires careful consideration. Here’s how to determine whether it’s right for you and how to make it work. Essentially, co-buying means pooling resources with others, usually friends or family, to purchase property. Once the parties become co-owners, their names appear on the title and are likely included on the mortgage. You can also co-own property as a rental investment. Mortgage Pros and Cons i...
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By Andrews Collen Guide Real Estate, California Real Estate in Orange County
(Orange County Real Estate Group)
Choosing an apartment in Philadelphia often comes down to a few listings that look almost identical online. Similar photos, similar rent, similar amenity lists. The real differences show up after move-in, which is why comparing the building matters as much as comparing the unit. Whether you are looking at a modern mid-rise or a simple walk-up, a consistent method keeps the decision grounded in facts instead of staging.Start With the Total Monthly CostBase rent is only the first number. Two buildings with the same rent can differ by a couple of hundred dollars a month once fees are added. For each building, write down: Which utilities are included and which are billed separately Parking, pet rent, trash, and amenity fees Internet options and whether a provider is already wired in Renter'...
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By Inna Ivchenko, REALTOR® | Residential & Commercial
(Equity Union )
Could Your Los Angeles Property Be Over-Assessed? The Decline-in-Value Filing Deadline Is November 30A few years ago, Los Angeles real estate looked very different.Homes were selling quickly. Multiple offers were common. Buyers were competing above asking price, and in many neighborhoods prices were being pushed higher almost month after month.Today, the market is much more selective.Higher mortgage rates have reduced purchasing power, properties are taking longer to sell, and buyers have considerably more negotiating leverage. In some areas, values have softened enough that homeowners should take a closer look at something they may not normally think about:Is your property’s assessed value still higher than its actual market value?If the answer may be yes, there is an important Los Ang...
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By Gary & Melynda Wolter, Since 2001, 319-350-5047, Reliable, Premier Personal Service since 2001
(ProSmart Realty)
 Why Buyers and Sellers Should Choose Gary & Melynda WolterWhen you’re buying or selling a home, experience matters. A lot.Gary and Melynda Wolter have been helping families with residential real estate since 2001—25 years of experience navigating changing markets, negotiations, financing challenges and everything that can happen between “accepted offer” and closing.Today, the Wolter Team serves Arizona’s East Valley—including Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Chandler—and remain licensed in Iowa, making them an especially valuable resource for Midwesterners relocating to Arizona. They have helped more than 800 families and have built their business around one simple philosophy: Premier Personal Service.Their experience goes beyond simply opening doors. Gary previously served as a brokerag...
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Thornton, COSat Oct 03 2026This week the median list price for Thornton, CO is $549,450 Median List Price $549,450 Median Price of New Listings $489,000 Per Square Foot $241 Average Days on Market 83 Median Days on Market 53 Price Decreased 57% Price Increased 1% Relisted 9% Inventory 96 Median Rent $2,765
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By Deb Dahlberg - Rowland, Bastrop and Fayette County Realtor
(ASK FOR DEB! Stanberry Realtors)
One of the most useful conversations I have with acreage buyers and sellers is about what makes two properties comparable. Similar lot sizes and square footage are a starting point, but guest quarters, workshops, pools, and horse facilities can make the properties quite different.River Crossing in Cedar Creek, Texas, is a good example.An Established Equestrian CommunityThe River Crossing Improvement Association describes River Crossing as a 164-lot equestrian community with lots ranging from 2 to 9 acres. Located in Bastrop County off Old Highway 71, the neighborhood is bordered by the Colorado River to the north and sits approximately 15 miles east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.River Crossing has neighborhood horse trails and established horse properties, along with homes s...
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By Inna Ivchenko, REALTOR® | Residential & Commercial
(Equity Union )
Did You Know Downtown Los Angeles Has Its Own Specialized Districts?Just a few blocks can take you from diamonds to flowers, fashion to theater, toys to art — which is very Los Angeles when you think about it.Downtown LA is made up of specialized districts, each with its own personality, history, and purpose: the Fashion District, Jewelry District, Flower District, Arts District, Toy District, Piñata District, Financial District, Broadway Theater District, and Gallery Row.If you know Downtown well, you know how quickly the atmosphere can change from one block to the next. One minute you’re looking at wholesale flowers, and the next you’re surrounded by jewelry, historic theaters, murals, galleries, or racks of fashion.And yes, people live right in the middle of it all. Downtown LA’s res...
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By Victor Amadi, Greenville SC Realtor
(PRODUCER Realty, LLC)
Looking for a home for sale in Easley, SC with room to spread out and room to add value? 113 China Berry Court is a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the Forest Brook neighborhood with 2,511 square feet, a cul-de-sac lot, and no HOA. View Additional Details & Pictures HereQuick Facts Address: 113 China Berry Court, Easley, SC 29640 (Pickens County) Sold as-is Bedrooms/Baths: 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Living area: 2,511 sq. ft. (per MLS, approximate) Year built: 2007, two-story traditional Lot: 0.17 acres, cul-de-sac, no HOA MLS #: 1605488 Location Near Highway 153 and Highway 123 Forest Brook sits near Highway 153 in Powdersville and close to Highway 123 in Easley, two routes many residents use for daily errands and commuting. The home is on a cul-de-sac lot.Main Level: Open Floor...
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By Teddy Lim, The Best or Nothing
(eXp Realty)
Luxury real estate creates a pricing problem that ordinary comparables do not always solve very well.If you are selling a home in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, or one of Seattle’s higher-end neighborhoods, there may not be another property nearby with the same lot, architecture, view, renovation quality, privacy, or location. Sometimes there are only a handful of reasonably comparable sales to work with, and even those can feel different enough that the seller has a fair argument for why their home deserves a premium.That uniqueness is real.The mistake is assuming uniqueness makes the price unlimited.A luxury home becomes overpriced when the premium being asked for is no longer supported by how qualified buyers compare the property with the alternatives available to them. That line can b...
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By Jeff&Grace Safrin, SpousesSellingHousesTM
(F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate)
Corporate Relocation - Original Owner Custom Built in 2020 - 2 story with full unfinished basement (4240 Total SF) plus 3 Car attached finished garage (another 620 SF) on a 1/4 acre lot with a fenced backyard, patio and pergola all for $535,000. (less than new construction). xx Spacious 4-Bed Home in The Gates of St. John with 3-Car EV Garage and Scenic Lot OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescriptionNeighborhood $535,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 4,248 sqftLot: 0.26 acre(s)Year Built: 2020MLS #: 845346 Location 9520 West 103rd StreetSt. John, IN 46373USA Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate(219) 309-9930FCTucker1stTeam@gmail.comhttp://www.safrin.net         Listed by: F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana! O...
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