Category: Home Values

Traverse City Real Estate – Prices Up – Sales Down

Prices Up, Sales Down: The Inventory Effect On Real Estate By Ross Boissoneau | Aug. 6, 2018 The real estate market is hot, with average sale prices continuing to climb. The real estate market is down, as the …

Preparing your home for Sale

5 effective and inexpensive ways to stage your home It might seem extravagant for sellers to spend thousands of dollars staging their homes, yet properly staging a home is one of the most important steps in the selling …

Kingsley, Kalkaska Emerge As (Cheaper) Alternatives

Kingsley, Kalkaska Emerge As (Cheaper) Alternatives By Ross Boissoneau | Jan. 24, 2018 The median sales price for a single-family home in Traverse City rose to $256,000 last year, a figure prompting many would-be homeowners to look to …

Sell Your Home With the Right Music

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, October 13, 2017 <!– –> A little music may be just what your listing needs. Some real estate professionals believe that soft music playing in the background can be just the subtle, …

Rent vs. Own? The Best Option in Each State

Rent vs. Own? The Best Option in Each State Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, July 26, 2017 <!– –> Home prices may be on the rise across the country, but you’re still better off buying a home …

City Commission To Consider New Housing Development, Second Solar Offer

By Beth Milligan | July 17, 2017 Traverse City commissioners will consider approving a rezoning request for a new housing development on State Street and putting a proposed solar energy deal on hold to consider a second proposal …

17 Most Popular Remodeling Projects

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, May 08, 2017 <!– –> Kitchen upgrades have overtaken bathroom updates as the remodeling project homeowners want most, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index report covering the …

Traverse City – What’s Next For Affordable Housing?

By Beth Milligan A new report by the Traverse City Housing Commission reflects a multi-year waiting list for low-income and affordable housing units in the city – and an uphill battle facing local entities trying to bring more …

Calculator for Buyers: Purchase Now or Save More?

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 10, 2017 <!– –> While nearly 40 percent of aspiring homeowners believe they need to put down 20 percent on a home purchase, the truth is the average down payment was …

Study: Small Homes Appreciate Faster

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, February 13, 2017 <!– –> Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to appreciation. In fact, a new study shows that smaller homes likely will offer a bigger percentage return on a …