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Foreclosure inventory tumbled by 25.7%, while completed foreclosures also dropped by 15.5% from March 2014, according to the latest report from  CoreLogic  . There were 41,000 completed foreclosures nationwide in March 2015, down from 48,000 in March 2014, representing a decrease of 65.2% from the peak of completed foreclosures in September 2010, according to CoreLogic data. Completed foreclosures are an indication of the total number of homes actually lost to foreclosure. Since the financial crisis began in September 2008, there have been approximately 5.6 million completed foreclosures across the country, and since homeownership rates peaked in the second quarter of 2004, there have been approximately 7.7 million homes lost to foreclosure. “We are seeing additional improvement in housing market conditions due to a decline in the serious delinquency rate to 3.9%, far below the peak of 8.6% in early 2010,” said Frank Nothaft, chief economist for CoreLogic. “Despite the...

1.  PAINT EVERY ROOM A DIFFERENT COLOR Before selling your home, it’s not necessary to paint every single wall white. What is important is to stick to a cohesive color scheme that is neutral and will appeal to lots of different people with different tastes. 2.  LET THE LANDSCAPING GO It may be tempting to save on the flower budget if you hope to be out of your home before the summer ends. But investing in a few flowers will make your home look inviting to potential homebuyers. Also remember to keep flower beds weeded, the grass cut, and trees and shrubs pruned. 3.  SMOKE INSIDE YOUR HOME If you are a smoker who smokes inside your home, stop as soon as you think you might want to sell! Cigarette smell is very hard to remove from a home and the sooner you stop smoking inside, the easier it’ll be. Plus, it’ll prevent you from constantly shampooing your carpets and washing down the walls while you’re showing your home. 4.  LET YOUR HOME FALL INTO DISREPAIR ...

There are many reasons why a home is not selling. Some reasons carry more weight than others. Here are 7 common reasons why your home isn't selling. Who is your Sales professional?   Every real estate market has hundreds or even thousands of real estate agents in their respective board. Just like “no two people are alike,” “no two real estate agents are alike!” Every real estate agent has different ways of communicating, how responsive they are, how they negotiate, their energy level, and many other characteristics that differentiate one agent from another. Selecting the “right” real estate agent to sell your home is a vital part of whether a home will sell. Both their budget as well as mastery of  negotiation & marketing makes such a huge difference.  What is the Marketing  Plan?  According to the National Association of Realtor's, 92% of home buyers use the internet for their home search. Is it important to have a real estate agent who is...

Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons. 1. The Most Serious Buyers Are Out Now Most people realize that the housing market is hottest from April through June. The most serious buyers are well aware of this and, for that reason, come out in early spring in order to beat the heavy competition. These buyers are  ready ,  willing  and  able  to buy…and are in the market right now! 2. There Is Less Competition Now Housing supply always grows from the spring through the early summer. The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all the other potential sellers in your market put their homes up for sale. 3. The Process Will Be Quicker One of ...