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SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS EXPECTED TO GROW

Real Estate

According to an analysis recently conducted by the Urban Institute, senior households are expected to grow dramatically by 2030. While senior households have been rising slowly over the decades that overall number is expected to blossom over the next 15

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Mistakes That Could Cost You

We noted with interest a piece recently posted online at CNBC.com about the three common and potentially costly mistakes first time home buyers should avoid. Hence, we wanted to make sure you all took the following into account as your

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Single-Person Households Climbing

Real Estate

This clearly falls under the heading of “Wow – I didn’t realize that!” Did you know, as detailed in a recent Realtor Magazine story, that a century ago fewer than six percent of all households consisted of people who lived

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The Key To Happiness

Real Estate

The word “happiness” has been described as being a mental or emotional state of well-being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. In fact, the United Nations even went so far as to declare March

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Appraisal Tips For Home Sellers

Real Estate

We recently noted a good “advice” story which the Associated Press (AP) moved detailing what home sellers could do if valuation comes in too low and puts their home sale in jeopardy. The piece offered four great tips on what

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Age 61 – Is It a Magical Mark in Real Estate?

Real Estate

Baseball historians certainly know the number 61 quite well. It was during the 1961 season when New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris hit a record 61 homeruns. If you listen to Merrill Lynch (Merrill Lynch), it appears 61 also has

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Should You Seek A Smart Home?

Real Estate, Smart Home

As you would probably assume from our previous blogs, we love to quote survey results here at First International Title. In fact, it’s our belief that surveys do provide a good perspective about trends – be those good or bad.

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Know Your Costs Before Purchasing

Real Estate

We all know that buying a home can be an expensive proposition. But, what some folks who may be transitioning from being a renter to homeowner may not realize is that the actual selling price is only a subset of

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Think Twice Before Describing Your Home

Real Estate

So, you have decided to list your home for sale. Now, you have to choose the words that best describe your property. Well, you better think wisely, said the authors of Zillow Talk (Zillow Talk), Spencer Rascoff and Stan Humphries.

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Single, Female Baby Boomers Taking Spotlight

Real Estate

Single, female baby boomers are apparently becoming quite the influential demographic and as a result it appears homebuilders are recognizing just that. A new survey of more than 1,000 single, female adults between the ages of 50 and 68, as

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