Some homeowners and buyers are growing concerned about sinkholes after news reports surfaced of several opening up recently in The Villages, Fla. Twenty percent of the country is under “karst terrain,” which can be susceptible to a sinkhole event, according to the United States Geological Survey. That has left some wondering: How do you know which properties may be most at risk?While sinkholes are relatively rare, they can happen. Florida top
FOR SALE2008 Torin StLewisville, TX 75056Price: $499,000Year Built: 2012Bed / Bath: 4 / 3.1Pool: Private, CommunitySq Ft: 3,262MLS # 13771289Immaculate Condition! Original individual owner with no pets in Highly Sought After Castle Hills Community. Gorgeous back yard with arbor ready for entertaining. Pool features swim jets for resistance training. Upgraded 8' board on board wooden privacy fence. Interior features an open floor plan! Family room
5531 Pine Street Unit S, Houston, TX 77081Price: $430KSq Ft: 2668Bed: 4Bath: 3.1Year: 2014Luxurious Haven and the final Brookstone Homes property sold in the neighborhood. Absolutely no damage from Hurricane Harvey. Unique, 3-story, Mediterranean, single-family, gated, 1 block from Bellaire! Beautiful stucco, tile roof, 9-11` vaulted ceilings, wood & porcelain tile floors, granite counters! Landscaped courtyard, brick-paved drive/walkway, 2 c
Former president Lyndon B. Johnson owned the property from 1963 to 1971For $2.8 million, you’ll be able to live like a president — not at The White House, but at former president Lyndon B. Johnson’s 3,980 square-foot estate situated on 142 acres of land in the Texas Hill Country.The original ranch. (Photo: Dave Murray/DMTX Realty)Johnson bought the estate one week into his presidency in 1963 and used the home as his private retreat until 1
In some situations, it might make sense to actually increase the list price to get buyers’ attention, according to a new article at realtor.com®. The article provides several scenarios where increasing the asking price may be justified on a home for sale, including:Market conditions have changed since the home was first listed. When comparable properties start selling for more than the list price, raising a home’s price may actually garner
“Renovating a home with the right features can not only recoup the cost—it can help you sell your place much faster,” advises Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research at the National Association of REALTORS®. “That means a quick transition into your dream home.” But which amenities are in highest demand?Hardwood flooring remains the biggest draw among buyers of all generations, according to a new realtor.com® analysis of po
Housing starts neared their postrecession high in October, with expectations that the new-home market will soon provide much-needed inventory relief, the Commerce Department reports.Starts, which reflect combined totals within the single-family and multifamily sectors, jumped 13.7 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.29 million. That’s the highest reading for new-home production since October 2016, when starts had reache
Ski towns aren’t just for billionaires and celebrities who can afford posh vacation homes. Realtor.com® researchers say there are plenty of options for everyday ski enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly homes.“People seeking the ski town lifestyle—but who don't want to spend a million dollars for a house—can choose a town that doesn’t come with the fancy name or famous ski resort,” says Christopher Steiner, founder of ZRankings,
From the artwork to the odor, your listing may be inadvertently giving buyers the creeps. Realtor.com® recently interviewed real estate professionals about the items that have scared off their buyers the most during showings. Here are the top five spooks. Doors with too many locks. If the doors have more than the standard two locks, your buyer may wonder if something happened on the premises to make the seller feel unsafe, says Glenn Phillips,
VHT debuts Virtual Twilight digital editing service for $39 per photoVHT Studios, the nation’s largest real estate photography studio, has added Virtual Twilight to its suite of virtual staging and editing services. With this debut, agents are able to showcase their listings in the very best light possible — literally.As a convenient alternative to traditional twilight photo shoots, the image specialists at VHT take exterior photos shot dur
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