09 May 2019
By RESCO Realty

Case-Shiller: February Home Price Growth Rate Slowest in 6.50 Years

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Home price growth slowed in February according to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. Home price growth hit its lowest rate in more than six years; this indicates that the roaring growth of home prices is settling and could provide opportunities for more would-be buyers to enter the housing market. The 20-City Housing Market Index rose 0.20 percent in February as compared to January. Year-over year home prices grew by 3.00 percent and missed analyst expectations of a 3.20 percent growth rate. The 20-City Index reported slowing trends in home price growth and emerging trends in housing markets within metro…
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08 May 2019
By RESCO Realty

How Often Should Your Real Estate Agent Contact You?

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If this is your first time working with a real estate agent, you may be wondering how often you'll be in contact with your real estate agent. Obviously, you want to be sure they're still working for you even when you don't hear from them. So how often should your real estate agent contact you, and when? When Your Agent Will Likely Contact You Expect a call from your agent when the following situations occur: Your agent wants permission to have an open house at your home Your agent is giving you feedback about the open house A buyer wants…
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07 May 2019
By RESCO Realty

Can I Sell A House That Still Needs Repairs?

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When you started thinking about putting your house up for sale, you probably made a list of repairs that need to be done ahead of time. If that list was long, you might be at a point where you're asking if it's all worth it. Will prospective buyers really notice the little things? And even if they do, will that affect how much you're able to get for your home? You Can Sell An Imperfect House Your house doesn't need to be perfect in order to sell it. Many older homes have some issues like outdated kitchens and bathrooms or…
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