You probably will not be surprised to hear that in 2009, on the average, new-home buyers that purchased Metro Jackson MS real estate bought smaller homes.
To be exact, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released information showing that the average size of a new home decreased by 40 square feet, from 2,520 square feet in [...]
I can hear you now, “Oh, no! Not another article on curb appeal to sell my Madison MS home!” To which I reply, “Oh, yes.” One more time around the block, but this time, we’re doing it in style.
The 21st Century Curb
Curb appeal is that thing you do to pretty up the outside of your [...]
Even though it may sometimes seem like it, home building and design trends are not conjured up using a crystal ball. They are the result of surveys, observations, lifestyles, socioeconomic issues, entertainment, technology, and most importantly, the needs and desires of buyers looking for Brandon MS real estate.
Here are some of the national and local [...]
Thousands of potential buyers of Brandon MS homes for sale are now homeowners, thanks to the first-time homebuyer tax credit. You could be eligible for a tax credit if you bought a home in 2009 or plan to buy one before April, 2010. But which one are you eligible for?
If you have two or three hours [...]
Not everyone decorates their home for Valentine’s Day, but enough do that it brings to mind the question, “How much decoration is too much when your Ridgeland MS home is for sale?”
Decorations, although beautiful to you, are a matter of personal taste and style. Since this is a buyer’s market, something as simple as the wrong [...]
The past several years have shown dismal real estate sales for much of the nation. Even though home prices and interest rates were lower, inventory continued to grow as more homes went into foreclosure around the country. You may ask, is now a good time to buy Madison MS real estate? Most definitely yes!
Madison County, [...]
Last November, when Congress approved an extension on the first-time homebuyer tax credit, potential homebuyers who missed the original deadline were excited. It was another chance to buy Madison MS homes for sale and receive an often badly needed $8,000 on their tax return.
Real estate agents were excited as well, because the tax credit extension expanded to [...]
Is it possible? Is this the year to buy Madison MS real estate? Why would 2010 be special? Well, let’s look at the current house hunting conditions, which might give some insight:
Home prices are lower than they’ve been since 2003. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the median price of homes in the U.S. [...]
You’ve listed your property. You’ve spent your weekends with people traipsing through your home. You’ve done everything you can and your Madison MS real estate is still sitting on the market while others around you are selling. Why won’t your home sell?
You’ve cleaned your home—you think. Let’s examine a few areas many people overlook:
Did you [...]