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“Congratulations, your offer was accepted!” Those words are cause for celebration for every prospective homebuyer—and especially so when vying for a home in a hot housing market. Although there are The post What Is a Verified Approval Letter—and How It Helps in a Competitive Market appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RthkKC

These design ideas are guaranteed to bring some soul back into your kitchen and convince everybody you know that a pro pulled it all together. The post 5 Kitchen Decor Trends From Instagram That’ll Look Like You Hired a Designer appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RthHLf

Walton Goggins purchased this home in 2010 for $1,555,000, and has done an admirable job of updating and restoring the property since then. The post Actor Walton Goggins Puts His Glamorous Hollywood Hills House on the Market appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rtgnrx

FYI: Applications for building permits – considered a good sign of future activity – jumped 10.4% in Jan., elevating expectations for a strong 2021 housing market. http://dlvr.it/RtgWPQ

While driving around an established neighborhood of traditional homes in Madison, WI, one residence on Stevens Street stands out. Or—doesn't stand out. The post We Really Dig This Adorable and Affordable Hobbit House in Wisconsin appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtgWKl

FYI: Most of us don't really expect to suffer a serious electrical shock at home, but it's important to be aware of electrical hazards both indoors and outside. The post Don’t Get Zapped by These Electrical Risks Inside and Outside the Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtdY1Y

Some senior homeowners are seeking out neighborhoods that keep online platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo at bay, in favor of more close-knit communities. The post For These Retirees, Short-Term Rental Bans Aren’t Just a Perk—They’re a Must appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtdXCY

Taylor Spellman has the best tips for home selling on her new Discovery+ series, "One Week To Sell." Can you guess them all? The post ‘One Week To Sell’ Reveals the Surprising Eyesore Sitting in Front of Your House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rtd1qf

ICYMI: Building a new home may sound like a dream come true, but the process can be daunting. These pros and cons will help you decide if it's right for you. The post Want To Build Your Own House? The Pros, Cons, and Costs appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtckGb

Glitches in your internet service could mean that someone is piggybacking on your Wi-Fi. Here's how to identify if you have a Wi-Fi squatter lurking in your vicinity. The post 5 Clues You May Have a Wi-Fi Squatter Causing Your Slow Internet appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rtck7h

ICYMI: Most of us don't really expect to suffer a serious electrical shock at home, but it's important to be aware of electrical hazards both indoors and outside. The post Don’t Get Zapped by These Electrical Risks Inside and Outside the Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtZYlQ

The former Chicago Cubs star Ben Zobrist is looking to catch a buyer for his Chicago home. The three-time All-Star and his wife have decided to part ways. The post World Series MVP Ben Zobrist Lists Home Near Wrigley Field for $2.1M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtZXnY

Realtor.com®'s ranking of the hottest real estate markets for January 2021 shows that the pandemic has reshaped house-hunting patterns—and is also driving a lot of buying activity. The post The Hottest Cities in Real Estate Right Now Are ‘Spillover Markets’—Where Are They? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtYtTk

ICYMI: The political odd couple James Carville and Mary Matalin are downsizing and have voted to let go of their gracious home in New Orleans.   The post James Carville and Mary Matalin Selling NOLA Mansion for $3.38M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtYVKm

Building a new home may sound like a dream come true, but the process can be daunting. These pros and cons will help you decide if it's right for you. The post Want To Build Your Own House? The Pros, Cons, and Costs appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtYV5r

Most of us don't really expect to suffer a serious electrical shock at home, but it's important to be aware of electrical hazards both indoors and outside. The post Don’t Get Zapped by These Electrical Risks Inside and Outside the Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtVdb1

FYI: Testimonials hold a lot of sway with customers seeking representation. Feature them on a webpage and add a link to them under email signatures and in home-sale ads. http://dlvr.it/RtV5RY

FYI: The American dream of homeownership is not an equal opportunity ambition. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be denied mortgages or get pricier loans. The post ‘How Can We Catch Up?’ Mortgage Denials Stack the Deck Against Black and Hispanic Buyers appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtTVJp

ICYMI: Have only 5 minutes for cleaning up your kitchen? There's a project for you. Ready to get your DIY on for an entire weekend? Grab your tool belt and get to work! The post 10 Practical Kitchen Improvement Projects Based on How Much Time You Have appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtTSgc

The political odd couple James Carville and Mary Matalin are downsizing and have voted to let go of their gracious home in New Orleans.   The post James Carville and Mary Matalin Selling NOLA Mansion for $3.38M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtTSRF

ICYMI: The flippers purchased this well-worn property for $875,000 in June 2019. After some amazing renovations, it was sold in December 2020 for $1,475,000. The post What the Flip? Portland Home Gets a Major Face-Lift and Gains $600K in Value appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtQYvj

ICYMI: The home office tax deduction is changing big-time for tax year 2020. If you work from home, read closely to save for this filing year as well as the next. The post How To Take a Home Office Tax Deduction When You Work From Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtQ2wz

ICYMI: The American dream of homeownership is not an equal opportunity ambition. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be denied mortgages or get pricier loans. The post ‘How Can We Catch Up?’ Mortgage Denials Stack the Deck Against Black and Hispanic Buyers appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtPS2r

Have only 5 minutes for cleaning up your kitchen? There's a project for you. Ready to get your DIY on for an entire weekend? Grab your tool belt and get to work! The post 10 Practical Kitchen Improvement Projects Based on How Much Time You Have appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtPQHd

ICYMI: Hot Home Trend: Wicker Mania Designers are moving this trend, once favored for outdoor styles, indoors. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends http://dlvr.it/RtN0CV

The flippers purchased this well-worn property for $875,000 in June 2019. After some amazing renovations, it was sold in December 2020 for $1,475,000. The post What the Flip? Portland Home Gets a Major Face-Lift and Gains $600K in Value appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtLTcL

The home office tax deduction is changing big-time for tax year 2020. If you work from home, read closely to save for this filing year as well as the next. The post How To Take a Home Office Tax Deduction When You Work From Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtKx1L

The American dream of homeownership is not an equal opportunity ambition. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be denied mortgages or get pricier loans. The post ‘How Can We Catch Up?’ Mortgage Denials Stack the Deck Against Black and Hispanic Buyers appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtKLWD

ICYMI: Applications for building permits – considered a good sign of future activity – jumped 10.4% in Jan., elevating expectations for a strong 2021 housing market. http://dlvr.it/RtJxzS

Hot Home Trend: Wicker Mania Designers are moving this trend, once favored for outdoor styles, indoors. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design Trends http://dlvr.it/RtHv0K

For homeowners who have been cooped up inside for months, the outdoors are the new indoors. One of the best ways to improve your outdoor space is to install a pergola. The post 4 Reasons Why a Pergola Will Boost Your Backyard’s Appeal appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtGNKc

What is a capital gains tax? It's the income tax you pay on gains from selling capital assets such as a home. Here's what you need to know. The post How Much Is Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate? Plus: How To Avoid It appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtFsM6

We scoped out listings from coast to coast in search of log cabins, and found 10 places where it's always a great time to snuggle in front of the fireplace. The post These 10 Lovely Log Cabins Are Perfect Places To Get Cozy This Winter appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtFGwl

Applications for building permits – considered a good sign of future activity – jumped 10.4% in Jan., elevating expectations for a strong 2021 housing market. http://dlvr.it/RtDv8N

FYI: Economists think that low mortgage rates will continue to boost housing demand in coming months. The post U.S. Existing Home Sales Rise in January as Buyers ‘Snatch Up’ Any New Listings appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtBz4k

ICYMI: Icicles have formed inside people’s Lone Star homes, with spikes hanging from ceiling fans and toilets. How can you stop this from happening to you? We explain it all. The post How the Heck Are There Icicles Inside Homes in Texas? The Scientific Answers, Revealed appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/RtBWrd

FYI: Builders want a Commerce Dept. investigation to find out why lumber production is so low – and they say new-home appraisers fail to factor it into their valuations. http://dlvr.it/RtB82S

It isn’t common for buyers to renovate a newly purchased home so that it looks just as it did in 1963. But in the case of this Austin home, it really works. The post After Its High-Retro Renovation, This Marvelous Midcentury in Austin Is a Jewel Box of Color appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt9lQJ

ICYMI: Economists think that low mortgage rates will continue to boost housing demand in coming months. The post U.S. Existing Home Sales Rise in January as Buyers ‘Snatch Up’ Any New Listings appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt87f9

Icicles have formed inside people’s Lone Star homes, with spikes hanging from ceiling fans and toilets. How can you stop this from happening to you? We explain it all. The post How the Heck Are There Icicles Inside Homes in Texas? The Scientific Answers, Revealed appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt7kZ3

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ICYMI: Testimonials hold a lot of sway with customers seeking representation. Feature them on a webpage and add a link to them under email signatures and in home-sale ads. http://dlvr.it/Rt7Mf5

FYI: Teresa Giudice, star of “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” has picked up a Montville Township estate with her boyfriend, Luis “Louie” Ruelas. The post ‘Real Housewives’ Star Teresa Giudice Flips for a New $3.35M NJ Mansion appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt6yBS

Economists think that low mortgage rates will continue to boost housing demand in coming months. The post U.S. Existing Home Sales Rise in January as Buyers ‘Snatch Up’ Any New Listings appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt5FSc

Former Florida Gators and South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier is letting go of his oceanfront vacation home in Saint Augustine, FL. The post College Football Legend Steve Spurrier Lists Florida Beach House for $5.8M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt4mxZ

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Testimonials hold a lot of sway with customers seeking representation. Feature them on a webpage and add a link to them under email signatures and in home-sale ads. http://dlvr.it/Rt4H0c

ICYMI: Teresa Giudice, star of “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” has picked up a Montville Township estate with her boyfriend, Luis “Louie” Ruelas. The post ‘Real Housewives’ Star Teresa Giudice Flips for a New $3.35M NJ Mansion appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt3jzr

FYI: Chip and Joanna Gaines try their hand at old-world style for their latest client. Check out which dated design Joanna brings back to life. The post Chip and Joanna Gaines Reveal a New Design That Undermines Everything You’ve Been Told appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. http://dlvr.it/Rt0ww8

ICYMI: Despite a recent criticism of fast-rising lumber prices, builders’ confidence in Feb. rose one point to 84, a near-record high with 50 considered neither good nor bad. http://dlvr.it/Rt0RVg