Demand for luxury homes surged as buyers looked to invest in comfortable, well-appointed spaces to ride out the pandemic. A study found some generational differences in amenities affluent consumers said would help them get more satisfaction from their houses. Conducted by Luxury Portfolio ... » Learn More about What Buyers Look For in a Luxury Home
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So Many Signatures! What to Expect When You Sell
A home sale isn’t just a matter of transferring the money and title between the buyer and seller. It’s a complex legal transaction, and as such can only happen with a thick folder of official documents and signatures (digitally or on paper). Okay, not quite as much paperwork as the photo ... » Learn More about So Many Signatures! What to Expect When You Sell
Considering a Backyard Pool
Competition in some areas has heated up for homes with swimming pools, where homeowners can enjoy the outdoors without having to worry so much about social distancing. Impact on Home Value Ron Clarke, Long & Foster Real Estate’s senior vice president in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and ... » Learn More about Considering a Backyard Pool
What Pandemic Influenced Buyers Want
The Covid-19 pandemic upended most people’s lives in some way. Whether you were working from home for the first time, your children were learning virtually, or your gym routine became a visit to your basement, the way you use your home has probably changed. These lifestyle changes not only affected ... » Learn More about What Pandemic Influenced Buyers Want
What to Consider When Buying a Second Home
As many people get ready to live in a rental for part or all of the summer, it's natural to wonder, "Should I buy something there?" A trifecta of factors led sales of second homes to outpace an already hot housing market in 2020. The ability to work from home increased demand from people who ... » Learn More about What to Consider When Buying a Second Home
