01Feb2019 3 Ways Tax Reform Affects Your Real Estate Investments CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 instituted some of the most dramatic changes to the financial landscape in the United States in over 30 years. These adjustments to the IRS code have an effect on everyone who earns and spends money in this country.
31Jan2019 Case-Shiller: Home Prices Lower in November CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment Home price growth continued to struggle in November, with Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index moving from October’s reading of 5.30 percent annual growth to 5.20 percent growth in November. This was the lowest reading since January 2015.
29Jan2019 Auction 101: Bidding On Your First Property CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment With the right combination of strategy, knowledge, and luck, flipping houses can create big profits for short-term investors. However, your path to success starts at your first auction.
25Jan2019 5 Home Renovations That Really Raise Values CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment There are many home renovation projects that can increase the comfort and visual appeal of a dwelling. Owners who plan to sell their home in the future, however, prefer to focus on projects that will return a healthy profit at closing. Here are 5 renovation projects that positively impact a home’s resale value.
24Jan2019 Tips For Selling Your Home In The Winter CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment Winter typically isn’t one of the busier home buying seasons – those seasons are reserved for spring and summer. But to think that you can’t sell your home at market value during the winter months is being naive. In fact, you can even use some of the characteristics that define the season to your advantage.
23Jan2019 Complete These Repairs Before You List Your Home CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment There are several things to do when you prepare to list your home for sale. One of the projects you’ll need to do is complete certain repairs. Your home should be in the best possible condition before your real estate agent shows it to potential buyers.
18Jan2019 4 Signs You’re Going To Need A Bigger House CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment There comes a time in every young homeowner’s life when they need a bigger house. When you buy a starter home, it’s unlikely that will be your forever home. But how do you know when it’s time to spend the time and effort to upgrade to a larger home?
17Jan2019 NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Grows After Lowest Level in 3 Years CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment After two months of declining builder confidence, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index gained two points in January with a reading of 58. Component readings of the HMI were also higher with builder confidence in current market conditions rose two points to an index reading of 63. Builder confidence in housing market conditions over the next six months rose three points to 64.
16Jan2019 Strategies For Buying And Selling A Home At The Same Time CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment If you’re already a homeowner and you’re getting ready to buy a new home, you know it’s tricky to buy and sell a home at the same time. There are lots of questions about how to handle this scenario. What if your old home doesn’t sell quickly?
15Jan2019 4 House “Flaws” You Can Safely Disregard CBC National Bank Real Estate 0 Comment When you walk through a house with your real estate agent, you’re seeing if you and your family would be happy living there. But you’re also probably looking for signs of trouble that might spell big expenses later on. Be careful, though. It’s important to see the “bones” of the house rather than focusing on minor issues.