Archives for 2016

Average Time to Foreclose Is Getting Shorter

Properties in the third quarter took an average of 625 days to complete a foreclosure, down from 630 days a year ago. It was the first year-over-year decrease since ATTOM Solutions began tracking average foreclosure timelines in the first quarter of 2007.

Nineteen states saw their foreclosure timetables shorten from a year ago, led by Nevada (down 22 percent); Massachusetts (down 22 percent); Michigan (down 21 percent); Oregon (down 20 percent); and Texas (down 20 percent).

Meanwhile, the following states had the shortest foreclosure timelines, as of the third quarter: Virginia (196 days), New Hampshire (230 days), Texas (246 days), Minnesota (250 days), and Mississippi (253 days). All five of these states have non-judicial foreclosure processes.

View this chart of the U.S. to see your state’s average foreclosure timeline as of the third quarter:foreclosure

6 Questions to Answer Before You Install Tile Flooring

flooringConsidering these things before tackling your floors can get you a better result

Gearing up for tile floors? Don’t hammer away just yet. It’s important to plan for every little detail, including what you’re going to do with your baseboards and whether the tile you selected is suitable for children and pets. Make sure you answer these six questions before you get started on your tile installation.

6 Questions to Answer

Before You Install Tile Flooring

8 Ways to Make Your Remodel Last

islandA designer shares her tips for renovations that will stand the test of time

With so many styles, products and materials available today, it can be hard to decide which ones will suit you best in the long run. My clients often have a difficult time committing to a design scheme. Since renovation projects involve an investment of time and money, people are afraid of getting it wrong. Although their tastes may change, I’ve found that when my clients follow these eight tips, they’re more likely to enjoy their renovation over a longer period of time.

Why Airbnb May Be Illegal

screen-shot-2016-10-07-at-8-33-33-amI’m not taking a stand on Airbnb, but this video is entertaining while also educational. As it turns out, there are lots of reasons renting out your place––or even staying in someone else’s place––could be a really bad plan.

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The City of the Future Is Already Here

screen-shot-2016-10-04-at-3-25-01-pmI found this amazing video on The Atlantic

The Atlantic goes inside this distinctive urban space to understand how Arcosanti plans to reconstruct how humans envision cities.

6 LIGHTING IDEAS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD

The way you light the different rooms in your house has been proven to affect your mood and others around you. Find out more lighting tips by OKA.

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source: https://www.oka.com/blog/light-up-a-room/ 

Projections For Home Sales in 2017 Expected to Increase

The National Association of Realtors, The Mortgage Bankers’ Association, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are all projecting that home sales will increase in 2017. Here is a chart showing what each entity is projecting in sales for this year and the next.single-family-home-sales

Time to Give That Nook Another Look?

nookMake that alcove more inviting with

fresh art, new pillows or a good tidying up

Nooks are one of those features that often become a favorite place in the house. But they can leave us puzzling over exactly what to do with them. If you have a nice nook to work with, lucky you! But

if yours isn’t that inviting, it’s time for a revamp. One or two of these

designer ideas could be just the thing to inspire a reinvention.

Foreclosure Rate Drops to Pre-Crisis Levels

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