DeVore Design is celebrating the completion of our 10,000th photoshoot!  We are thankful and proud to make this achievement, and we are offering 10% off through October 31st, 2020.  For the coupon code watch the video.  Restrictions apply, see below for details. 10% Off Promotion Restrictions Coupon Code Must Be … Continue reading →

The index measuring attitudes about 55-plus communities jumped 27 points to 65, according to NAHB. The index has now returned to pre-pandemic levels. Builder confidence in the single-family 55-plus housing market bounced back in the second quarter, jumping 27 points to 65, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ … Continue reading →

“Home” has a new meaning to people shut in for months, and they’re looking for comfort in the form of “soft and cozy materials, light colors and relaxing vibes.” The pandemic is ushering in an era of cozier vibes in home decor. As more people stay home due to COVID-19, … Continue reading →

The internet is a gift for small businesses: It lets them look as big as Walmart. But too many small businesses ignore tech safety and fail to keep software current. There was a time when small-business people did not have to be geeky or tech savvy. How quaint. Especially now, … Continue reading →

The increase in July follows strong numbers in May and June. But while experts predicted another increase, the level of that increase surpassed most expectations. Sales of new homes jumped again in July, rising 13.9% as the housing market continues to gain traction following a spring downturn caused by pandemic-related … Continue reading →

Would short interactive video clips set to music help you sell a house – or yourself? Facebook debuts its Instagram Reels this week – an attempt to compete with TikTok. Get ready for another social media site: In early August, Facebook will launch its own version of TikTok known as … Continue reading →

The answer impacts commercial and residential sales. Some employees want to go back, but a few might be surprised to find it’s mandatory. Employers say it affects hiring. News reports suggest that a new breed of workers will continue to work at home, often citing large companies that have already … Continue reading →

You need a photo of a Gulf sunset to sell a beachfront condo. A title company you often use has a perfect photo on its website and surely wouldn’t mind if you use it – so you do. It seems innocent, but the actual photo owners are going after agents … Continue reading →

The gourmet office arrived. KB Home’s package includes workstations, electrical upgrades, ultra-high-speed tech connections, custom lighting and soundproofing. As more people work from home, the home office has gained prominence amid the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40% of Americans are currently working remotely, up from the traditional 5%, Forbes.com reports – … Continue reading →

“Can you use money from a 401(k) to buy a house?” The number of consumers asking that question rose 2,800% in the past three months. As pandemic conditions and historically low mortgage rates draw more consumers into the real estate market, the topics they’re searching for online could highlight key … Continue reading →

Out of 28.5M U.S. homes with an older adult, 1 in 4 presents some type of problem for the older resident. Older homebuyers should consider this – but most don’t. Many homes in the U.S. are not what you describe as age-friendly. Case in point: Of the 28.5 million households … Continue reading →

Homebuyers who are juggling work and school from their home want more space, triggering an increase in the number of sales of large homes. According to Redfin, sales for large homes were up 21.2% year over year nationwide in July, compared to a 10% increase for medium-sized homes and a … Continue reading →

YOLO (you only live once) took on a deeper meaning during the pandemic, and Americans’ glimpse of their own mortality may drive vacation home sales. Since the start of the pandemic, second homes in drive-to destinations have risen in popularity, John Burns Real Estate Consulting reports. Sales have climbed in … Continue reading →

Living in a good school district is one of the biggest factors for homebuyers, even if they’re empty nesters. The National Association of Realtors found in its Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in 2019 that 26% of all homebuyers said the quality of schools was important when finding a … Continue reading →

Last week, we published a story about United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) offering 15-year fixed mortgage rates as low as 1.875% for purchases and refinances. The article drew mixed reactions, with some calling the announcement a “nice PR move” that doesn’t factor in the broker’s compensation and other issues. Others just … Continue reading →

90% of Realtors say their local market is in recovery mode, and some are even hotter than they were pre-pandemic – but it’s sparked 7 noteworthy changes in customers. As the effects of the pandemic continue, nine in 10 Realtors® say their housing markets are in recovery mode, with many … Continue reading →

CoreLogic: Exceptionally strong demand, historically low supply and record-low mortgage rates combined to fuel the fastest home price growth since 2018. July home prices were 5.5% higher across the country year-to-year, according to CoreLogic – up from the 4.3% annual gain seen in June. The average rate on the popular … Continue reading →

In earlier times, a pandemic + recession would have slowed the market, but today’s unique circumstances seem to have sparked an even stronger demand for homeownership. Three-quarters of homebuyers who plan to buy a home within the next 12 months say the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their homebuying plans – … Continue reading →

A bad time to sell? Well, no. It may not seem like it to those outside the real estate industry, but buyer demand continues to outstrip seller supply. And many people are stuck in the last recession, expecting home prices to drop – but that won’t happen anytime soon. Some … Continue reading →

Great webinars and online meetings rarely just happen, and it’s a new tool for many people. Bad lighting, weak Wifi, audio holes and weird video can seem unprofessional. With millions of Americans working from home, virtual events are the new reality. Companies have embraced technology to reach people at a … Continue reading →