When people dream of vacation homes, oftentimes they cut themselves off quickly, thinking they would never be able to afford one. However, new research by the National Association of REALTORS® shows that is probably not the case. While vacation homes are obviously a big investment, they aren’t out of reach for those under the six-figure salary mark. According to NAR’s … [Read more...] about Vacation Homes are Not Just for the Wealthy
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How to Decorate a Coastal Cottage on a Budget
Here’s your smart shopping guide for pulling together a complete coastal look without spending a treasure chest! Stick to Your Theme You already have great style, so why not stay true to you! You can cut out extra spending by avoiding items that don’t fit your coastal theme or color palette. Not only does this decorating discipline stop unnecessary expenditures, but it also … [Read more...] about How to Decorate a Coastal Cottage on a Budget
Coastal Living 33 Decorating Secrets for Small Spaces
33 Decorating Secrets for Small Spaces Create mini spaces with mega style! These top design tips will help you get the most from your square footage and include: • Reflect the Light In the master suite of this Kiawah Island, South Carolina, cottage, a mirror with a scalloped frame reflects the light, which makes the tiny space look larger. "I didn't want it to have a … [Read more...] about Coastal Living 33 Decorating Secrets for Small Spaces
Houston Ranks In Top 3 U.S. Condo Markets
While the national condo market is recovering, analyzing condo sales activity in the top 25 condo markets by total sales reveals some very different patterns at the metro level measure. Similar to the impact it had on the rest of the market, the interest-rate rise in the second half of 2013 caused condo sales to cool off somewhat, and by June 2014 only 14 of those same markets … [Read more...] about Houston Ranks In Top 3 U.S. Condo Markets
Housing prices rise, inventory shrinks in Corpus Christi – report
The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports that the coastal city's robust housing market shows no signs of slowing, but affordable homes are in short supply. The inventory of vacant homes in Corpus Christi is one fourth the size it was just three years ago, but asking prices have climbed 19 percent over the same period, said Warren Andrich, president and CEO of the Corpus Christi … [Read more...] about Housing prices rise, inventory shrinks in Corpus Christi – report