What buyers crave: How to find coveted listings in your market

What makes a house really stand out? Curb appeal is one part of the formula, but there are other factors that come into play. Learn about finding and selling desirable homes — and how to make listings more attractive to buyers. Continue reading

NAR survey shows listing agents divided on staging homes

Just over half of listing agents believe staging boosts how much buyers will offer, but about the same share don’t actually stage. Meanwhile, agents report TV shows give buyers unrealistic expectations of how homes should look. Continue reading

Fed expects stronger economic recovery to come

During the most recent Federal Open Markets Committee meeting, the Federal Reserve reiterated its plan to maintain current economic policy until fiscal and economic goals are met. Continue reading

1 in 7 homeowners considering selling within next 3 years

According to a new survey from Zillow, of those not considering moving, 26 percent said they were concerned about their ability to find or afford a new home. Continue reading

Illinois to pay up to $40K in student loan debt for homebuyers

The SmartBuy program, offered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority to help pay off loans and encourage homeownership, has drawn interest from out-of-state buyers too. Continue reading

Dive into every Back to Basics story from this month

This month, we’re focused on taking it Back to Basics. Here are the top stories we’ve published thus far. All told, it’s a recipe to make more money. Continue reading

WATCH: Back to Basics 101 — Get back to blogging

Realtor, trainer and consultant with Doorbell Real Estate in Tennessee, Laura Fangman shares her top tip for reaching potential clients. Continue reading