Homes that possess a “high curb appeal” tend to sell for more than those that don’t, fetching an average of 7% more than similar homes with a less inviting exterior, a new study has found. The study by researchers from the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington found that the premium
Study shows Starbucks presence helps to boost the value of homes
September 7, 2018 by
Having a Starbucks open near a neighborhood could increase the value of nearby homes, potentially by a few thousand dollars, a new study from Harvard Business School has found.
Despite the risks, wildfires don’t put off home buyers
September 5, 2018 by
Wildfires have been ravaging the eastern coast of the United States this summer, but the risk of having your home destroyed in a blaze hasn’t prevented home buyers from purchasing in at-risk areas, according to a recent study.
Study reveals the impact of power lines on real estate values
August 27, 2018 by
The study, published in the Journal of Real Estate Research
Tidal flooding will threaten 2.4 million U.S. homes by 2100
June 22, 2018 by
Climate change and rising sea levels are putting an unprecedented number of U.S. homes at risk of tidal flooding, according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
A lower credit score could cost you up to $21k on the price of your home
May 17, 2018 by
Homebuyers with a lower credit score pay thousands of dollars more for the same home than a buyer with an excellent credit score.
5 hidden factors that can influence the sales price of your home
March 31, 2018 by
Most homeowners appreciate that things such as location, crime and neighborhood comps can have a big impact on the price of their home when they come to sell it
Study finds that homeownership doesn’t build wealth like other investments
November 20, 2017 by
Home ownership is usually better than paying rent but it can’t be relied upon to make you rich, according to a joint study by Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and the University of Wyoming. “On average, renting and reinvesting wins in terms of wealth creation regardless of property appreciation, because property appreciation is highly
Real estate chiefs favor predictive analytics technology over AI and virtual reality
October 16, 2017 by
Analytics, Big Data, and Marketing Automation over the next five years, but show lukewarm confidence in Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Realty, and Virtual Realty 3D Tours.
