Do you listen to podcasts? Are you wondering what a podcast is? A podcast is a form of online audio or video media that you can listen to through your phone or computer. They offer a great opportunity to learn something new while you’re on the go. Podcasts cover a wide range of topics from sports to comedy to current events to real estate.
Average or Median Price – Which is Better?
One of the main things people want to know about the market is what prices are doing. Prices are important to many buying and selling decisions. And we get questions on prices:
- What’s a median price? Why do you use it in Local Housing Data (LHD)?
- What’s the difference between median and average?
Top Viewed Homes: May 17, 2013
What drives someone to view a home online? Is it price, location, design or a combination of all? We’ve got our weekly round-up of raveis.com’s Top Viewed Homes in each state, from a beautiful colonial-style townhouse in Fairfield to a signature home in Rye. So sit back, relax and enjoy! And, as always, let us know your thoughts on why these homes were the most viewed this week.
A Backyard Oasis to Brag About
Earlier this week, we talked all about gardening for the decidedly brown-thumbed. While we’re on the topic of the outdoors, why don’t we discuss ideas for making your backyard an outdoor oasis this summer?
Some of my favorite memories happened in backyards: from pool parties to barbecues to late nights around the fire. The backyard is a great place to gather with friends and family to relax and recharge, so it only make sense to make the most of the space.
What to Ask Before Buying a Home
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, or even if you’ve been through the process before, knowing what to ask a seller or real estate agent can make the process smoother and ensure that you are making a wise investment. As you investigate the real estate market, here are a few questions you should be asking.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Not everyone is blessed with a green thumb. Personally, it feels like plants wilt as soon as I touch them. Luckily, in our technologically-savvy world, there are a host of apps and gadgets to help the horticulturally-challenged, like me, grow a sprawling garden.
Top Viewed Homes: May 10, 2013
What drives someone to view a home online? Is it price, location, design or a combination of all? We’ve got our weekly round-up of raveis.com’s Top Viewed Homes in each state, from a beautiful piece of land in Fairfield to a great property in downtown Bristol (Go Hawks!). So sit back, relax and enjoy! And, as always, let us know your thoughts on why these homes were the most viewed this week.
Local Housing Data: April 2013
In April 2013, as compared to April 2012, the housing market in New England and New York pointed toward rising sale prices, with the average sale price increasing in each market. In Massachusetts, the average sale price increased 9.8% in April 2013 as compared to April 2012. Unit sales also increased in most markets, with a 24.4% increase in Westchester County, New York from April 2012 to April 2013. Time spent on the market dropped in most states, with Connecticut seeing a 10% decrease, dropping from 110 days in April 2012 to 99 days in April 2013.
Below, we have presented our monthly data on how the market performed throughout the northeast for the month of April. For more information, and to access the fastest housing numbers available, visit Local Housing Data.
Treat Mom this Mother’s Day, She Deserves It!
Remember that time you accidently spilled an entire bag of flour on your kitchen floor? Or the hundreds of times you broke curfew? Did you ever skip school or draw all over the walls with crayons or break a prized family heirloom? Chances are you’ve done something in your lifetime to add some stress to your Mom’s life. This Sunday, treat your Mom to something special to thank her for putting up with your shenanigans, kissing your boo-boos and being your biggest cheerleader.
Top Viewed Homes: May 3, 2013
What drives someone to view a home online? Is it price, location, design or a combination of all? We’ve got our weekly round-up of raveis.com’s Top Viewed Homes in each state, from a beautiful piece of land in Fairfield to a great property in downtown Bristol (Go Hawks!). So sit back, relax and enjoy! And, as always, let us know your thoughts on why these homes were the most viewed this week.
William Raveis’ First Convention and Expo is an Enormous Success
Shelton, Conn. (May 2, 2013)—Over 1,300 top real estate professionals from across the Northeast gathered last week for William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance’s First Convention & Expo. From April 23-25, 2013, members of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance networked with top industry thought leaders and vendors, creating a unique group of highly successful professionals.
