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Updates at iPro

Hello, y'all,It has been very competitive for buyers with a stronghold on being a seller's market this year. And as always, we're here to help to capitalize on that. It's now the busy time of year in real estate and we have to take advantage of it. Reach out and we'll be sure we're doing everything we can to get the best results.Since the last company update, we've added 20 members including a Broker-Partner Kyron Johnson that will be recruiting

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Porch vs. Patio, do you Know the Difference?

Porch and patios are not the same. But they’re both in demand, so it’s worth knowing the differences so you can present them accurately to your home buyers.Homeowners and buyers want more outdoor space since the pandemic started, and a porch or patio can offer that.A patio is usually found in the backyard. It’s often made from poured concrete or stone pavers.On the other hand, porches are usually attached to the front of a house and covered

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Solar Panels Boost Home Value by 56%, Study Shows

Homes with solar panels tend to list 56% above the average home price, according to a new analysis from Porch.com, a home improvement resource. Solar paneled homes tend to cost an average of $680,000—about 48% more than the average home in a given area, the study shows.Solar homes tend to be more attractive in certain markets. For example, solar-powered homes tend to come at the highest premium in Pensacola, Fla., in which they tend to be three

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Contract Signings Surge as Home Buyers Remain Eager

Pending home sales bounced back strongly in May and surged to the highest reading for the month of May since 2005, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Wednesday.NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, climbed 8% in May compared to April. Contract signings are up 13.1% compared to a year earlier.“May’s strong increase in transactions—following April’s decline, as w

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The Hottest Markets for Real Estate, May 2021

Home buyers are placing their attention on small and mid-sized cities in search of cheaper homes. Realtor.com® recently released its list of the hottest housing markets in May, which have seen the quickest sales and fetched the most views on online listings. The median list price among the top 20 hottest markets is $311,000, which is about 18% below the national median of $380,000, according to realtor.com®.The markets garnering the most buyer

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Florida Condo Collapse Sparks Wave of Building Inspections

Buildings older than 40 are being scrutinized throughout the country as investigators in Surfside, Fla., continue searching for clues that can explain why a 12-story condo building collapsed in the middle of the night last week. As of Tuesday morning, 11 people were dead and 150 were missing in a tragedy that has shaken property owners nationwide.The collapse of Champlain Towers South also has sparked a debate over whether Miami’s 40-year

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Surging New-Home Prices Shut Out Low-End Buyers

Rising prices in new-home construction have mostly shut out buyers in the lower end of the market, shows a new analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. Buyers in the bottom one-fourth of the market have had to look exclusively at the stock of existing homes. However, fast-rising prices in the existing-home market may soon price out buyers as well.The median price of a newly built single-family home that was started in 2020 was $33

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Welcome to the Team Christian Copelin Dealing the Los Angeles Area

Referred by Ilana StabbeiPro was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion real estate services. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and perform all types of real estate transactions. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business and give superior results.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson.

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Welcome to the Team Wayne Faison Dealing the Tampa Bay Area

iPro was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion real estate services. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and perform all types of real estate transactions. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business and give superior results.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson.

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Remodeling Costs Rose Up to 50% in 2020

The pandemic fueled a remodeling boom as more homeowners sheltered in and looked to redo their home as a new hobby. But the costs of remodeling projects have soared over the past year.Some house projects have seen prices jump by more than 50% in 2020 compared to 2019. Also, the average spending on a remodel increased from about $9,000 in 2019 to more than $13,000 in 2020, according to a new report from Angi and HomeAdvisor.“It was a pretty sign

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