DeVore Design is celebrating the completion of our 10,000th photoshoot!  We are thankful and proud to make this achievement, and we are offering 10% off through October 31st, 2020.  For … Continue reading →

The index measuring attitudes about 55-plus communities jumped 27 points to 65, according to NAHB. The index has now returned to pre-pandemic levels. Builder confidence in the single-family 55-plus housing … Continue reading →

“Home” has a new meaning to people shut in for months, and they’re looking for comfort in the form of “soft and cozy materials, light colors and relaxing vibes.” The … Continue reading →

The internet is a gift for small businesses: It lets them look as big as Walmart. But too many small businesses ignore tech safety and fail to keep software current. … Continue reading →

The increase in July follows strong numbers in May and June. But while experts predicted another increase, the level of that increase surpassed most expectations. Sales of new homes jumped … Continue reading →

Would short interactive video clips set to music help you sell a house – or yourself? Facebook debuts its Instagram Reels this week – an attempt to compete with TikTok. … Continue reading →

The answer impacts commercial and residential sales. Some employees want to go back, but a few might be surprised to find it’s mandatory. Employers say it affects hiring. News reports … Continue reading →

You need a photo of a Gulf sunset to sell a beachfront condo. A title company you often use has a perfect photo on its website and surely wouldn’t mind … Continue reading →

The gourmet office arrived. KB Home’s package includes workstations, electrical upgrades, ultra-high-speed tech connections, custom lighting and soundproofing. As more people work from home, the home office has gained prominence … Continue reading →

“Can you use money from a 401(k) to buy a house?” The number of consumers asking that question rose 2,800% in the past three months. As pandemic conditions and historically … Continue reading →

Out of 28.5M U.S. homes with an older adult, 1 in 4 presents some type of problem for the older resident. Older homebuyers should consider this – but most don’t. … Continue reading →

Homebuyers who are juggling work and school from their home want more space, triggering an increase in the number of sales of large homes. According to Redfin, sales for large … Continue reading →

YOLO (you only live once) took on a deeper meaning during the pandemic, and Americans’ glimpse of their own mortality may drive vacation home sales. Since the start of the … Continue reading →

Living in a good school district is one of the biggest factors for homebuyers, even if they’re empty nesters. The National Association of Realtors found in its Profile of Home … Continue reading →

Last week, we published a story about United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) offering 15-year fixed mortgage rates as low as 1.875% for purchases and refinances. The article drew mixed reactions, with … Continue reading →

90% of Realtors say their local market is in recovery mode, and some are even hotter than they were pre-pandemic – but it’s sparked 7 noteworthy changes in customers. As … Continue reading →

CoreLogic: Exceptionally strong demand, historically low supply and record-low mortgage rates combined to fuel the fastest home price growth since 2018. July home prices were 5.5% higher across the country … Continue reading →

In earlier times, a pandemic + recession would have slowed the market, but today’s unique circumstances seem to have sparked an even stronger demand for homeownership. Three-quarters of homebuyers who … Continue reading →

A bad time to sell? Well, no. It may not seem like it to those outside the real estate industry, but buyer demand continues to outstrip seller supply. And many … Continue reading →

Great webinars and online meetings rarely just happen, and it’s a new tool for many people. Bad lighting, weak Wifi, audio holes and weird video can seem unprofessional. With millions … Continue reading →