Autumn is the perfect time to buy a home

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The fall is the perfect time to sign a contract to buy a home. Here are three reasons why:

1) More Choices: Surveys conducted by Realtor.com show that in 2015, listing inventories have been steadily growing and this fall, property inventory stats are at an all-time high. Take your pick!

2) Lower Prices, Less Competition: Once school starts, demand for home purchases always declines. But this decline also means prices come down, and there is less competition.

3) Low Mortgage Rates: The recent turbulence of the stock market has lowered mortgage rates. Signing a contract to buy a home now will enable you to lock in at a lower rate before those rates rise again.

To read more, link to this article written by Jonathan Smoke at Realtor.com

Don't wait! If you've been looking all year to buy a new property, now is the perfect time. Act soon, and you can easily have a closing before Thanksgiving! 
 

Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

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According to the National Association of Realtors, nearly half of new homeowners undertake a home improvement project within three months of buying a new residence, and the first order of business is usually focusing on a kitchen overhaul.  

In an article written by Marilyn Kalfus (of The Orange County Register), she outlines the Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, and she includes information on:

Chef's Stoves

Eco-Friendly Features

Granite and Quartz Countertops

Tile Backsplashes

Floors (esp. hardwood)

Stainless Steel

Islands

Blending Contemporary and Traditional Styles

White Cabinets

Gray Color Schemes

Link HERE to read the article in its entirety. 

It's worth a look!