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By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Two-toned colored kitchens are gaining popularity this year. White and gray painted cabinets are dominating kitchen color schemes, according to the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends survey conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Photo by Rebecca Hay Designs – Look for kitchen pictures Particularly gray-toned kitchen… Continue Reading Hot Home Trend to Watch: The Two-Toned Kitchen

We can all agree that the American Dream of homeownership is a sentiment that Americans have held for generations.  It is to no surprise that the vast majority of people see owning a home as the best way to invest their money.  Yet, affordability concerns continue to loom in consumer’s minds as home prices steadily… Continue Reading Taking America’s Pulse on Homeownership

Commercial real estate finds itself at the intersection of major global changes. Activity has remained moderate in the world’s economies, with further monetary easing continuing on several continents, according to the Expectations & Market Realities in Real Estate 2017: Intersection of Global Change report, released by Deloitte, the National Association of REALTORS®, and Situs RERC.… Continue Reading Cash Comprises 30 Percent of Sales in REALTOR® Commercial Markets

Affordable housing, heat, technology, property management, engineering, and architecture. New tech campus plans include housing, of which 15 percent will be affordable housing. This new geothermal system from Google’s Alphabet is a bargain compared to conventional systems. Check out how interactive technology is changing traditional spaces. Do you know what a spirit level is? Did… Continue Reading What We’re Reading: July 10-14

Matterport, a virtual reality company, contributed to this post to let agents and brokers know about a free e-book on using virtual reality in real estate that it’s making available. Top real estate agents and brokers agree—virtual reality is the future of real estate. With incredible ease and accessibility, home buyers can have the immersive experience… Continue Reading Are you Using Virtual Reality to Win More Buyers and Sellers? Learn How to Get Started

How much sellers spend to stage their home will vary by where they are and what they have done, but generally speaking they can expect to pay about $600. Staging tends to break out into three categories: 1) The consultation, which can run between $300 and $600, depending on home size, home location, and so… Continue Reading Is $600 for Staging Worth It? A Report Says Yes

New homeowners always have the best intentions when it comes to taking care of their house. However, no one is knows all the ins and outs of maintaining a home right off the bat, so avoidable mistakes are often made in the beginning. In an attempt to protect new countertops, many owners will apply sealant… Continue Reading Story Idea – Common Mistakes Homeowners Make With Good Intentions

WASHINGTON (July 12, 2017) — According to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2017 National Housing Pulse Survey, concerns over housing affordability show clear demographic divides especially among unmarried and non-white Americans. More than five out of 10 unmarried and non-white Americans view the lack of available affordable housing as a big problem, compared to only… Continue Reading 84 Percent of Americans See Homeownership as Good Investment, Affordability a Growing Concern

WASHINGTON (July 12, 2017) - REach®, the growth technology accelerator operated by the National Association of Realtors®’ strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, was recently named among the top 30 accelerators in the U.S. by the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project, or SARP. Now in its fifth year, SARP is compiled by researchers from the MIT… Continue Reading REach® Technology Accelerator Named Among Best in Nation

John Blom By John Blom I’m often asked why I spend as much time as I do volunteering with the state (Washington REALTORS®) and National Association REALTORS®. There are many reasons, but perhaps the greatest is that I truly believe in the importance of  homeownership advocacy at every level. I believe in the value of… Continue Reading Building Wealth Through Homeownership