Locally, we are still seeing single family home months-of-supply at under three months. Many other areas are seeing relatively low inventories. Tian Liu gives an interesting explanation that could explain part of this phenomenon. http://www.housingwire.com/blogs/1-rewired/post/37693-home-sales-are-rising-so-why-isnt-inventory-going-up... read more

By: Sam SkeeteReleased on July 6th, Pokémon GO, a free application which brings animated monsters to life through augmented reality, has become the biggest mobile game in U.S. history with over 15 million downloads in under a week. The application taps into years past featuring aspects of Pokémon, Nintendo’s most popular brand. Just in one week, Pokémon GO managed to boost Nintendo’s market value over $7.5 billion, and all the numbers encompassing the game are only rising. Pok&eacu... read more

Owning a home isn’t always a happily-ever-after story. On any given day, you might deal with a leaky roof, a weedy lawn or a bad neighbor. Homeowners associations can help with these inconveniences. HOAs are governing bodies found within common-interest communities, such as planned or gated neighborhoods and apartment or condominium buildings. They’re run and funded by residents, and have boards of directors that organize regular meetings, establish and maintain budgets, and enforce rules and regu... read more

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Simple Tips to Sell Your Home for the Right Price This Summer By Tom Salomone If you are considering putting your home on the market, summer may be the perfect time. The frenzy of the spring buying season has ended, meaning there are fewer houses listed and competing for buyers’ attention. Tax refunds have been sent out, so potential buyers who have been saving for a down payment may now have the funds they need. And families hoping to get settled into a new home before the school year starts a... read more