Design Tips: Choosing the Best Tile Layout

Nov 30, 2016 — Goodale Miller Team - Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd.

Choosing the best tile layout for your space need not be a daunting task. Whether you’re aiming to go for stacked, basket-weave, mosaic, herringbone, or brick, we’ll help you decide below! Stacked The simplest tile layout is the stacked pattern. All the tiles will be simply aligned to form a repeating grid that will give you crisp and clean angles. This layout is best used in modern interiors especially when paired with some wooden accents.

Styling Tips for Tiny Bathrooms

Nov 30, 2016 — Goodale Miller Team - Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd.

As more and more people move to urban areas where space is at a premium, living in homes with small (or at least smaller) bathrooms is a reality even for those who can afford luxury. Thankfully, there are many tips and tricks that you can use to style a small bathroom so that it will fit more features than what most would expect for its size. The best part? They can be very chic and stylish too!

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Work of Lyle Zisler.

Nov 30, 2016 — Higbie Maxon Agney, Inc. Realtors

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Work of Lyle Zisler. We have previously covered the extraordinary work by a young, skilled, but lesser known architect by the name of Lyle F. Zisler. Mr. Zisler was an incredibly talented designer of Art Moderne homes. In 1937 he created two ‘stand out’ residences in this style in Grosse Pointe - located at 641 Oxford and 705 Pemberton.

Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?

Nov 30, 2016 — James Taranto, Dale Sorensen Real Estate

There is no doubt that mortgage credit availability is expanding, meaning it is easier to finance a home today than it was last year. However, the mortgage market is still much tighter than it was prior to the housing boom and bust experienced between 2003 - 2006. The Housing Financing Policy Center at the Urban Institute just released data revealing two reasons for the current exceptionally high credit standards:

Foxgate At Islip Receives Approval For New Enhancements

Nov 30, 2016 — Laffey Real Estate

Condo Community to See Beautifully Appointed Clubhouse, Gatehouse & Balconies -- CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – November XX, 2016 – Foxgate at Islip announces today that it has received approval by the Town of Islip for a major enhancement program at the 184-unit luxury condominium community in Central Islip.  Included are a new clubhouse, security gatehouse, and new balconies added to the second-floor homes.  Having successfully sold out its first phase of 40 units, these enhancements will be featured in the 46-unit second phase, which is already 30% presold. 

Deer Valley Honored as United States’ Best Ski Resort

Nov 29, 2016 — Scott Simpson, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

Deer Valley Resort is honored to announce it has garnered the distinction of United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Award’s for the fourth consecutive year. The World Ski Award’s 2016 Ski Oscars winners represent excellence in ski tourism and the leaders shaping the future of the ski industry.

Mortgage Rates Just Went Up... Should I Wait to Buy?

Nov 29, 2016 — Jenny Stallings, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors are all calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact they may no longer be able to get a rate less than 4%. However, we must realize that current rates are still at historic lows.

Existing Home Sales Surge Forward Through Fall

Nov 29, 2016 — James Taranto, Dale Sorensen Real Estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Just Went Up... Should I Wait to Buy?

Nov 29, 2016 — James Taranto, Dale Sorensen Real Estate

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Along with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors are all calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact they may no longer be able to get a rate less than 4%. However, we must realize that current rates are still at historic lows.

Living in Salt Lake City

Nov 28, 2016 — Linda Wolcott, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

Salt Lake City has many informal neighborhoods. The eastern portion of the city has higher property values than its western counterpart. This is a result of the railroad being built in the western half as well as scenic views from inclined grounds in the eastern portion. Housing is more affordable on the west side, which results in demographic differences. Interstate 15 was also built in a north-south line, further dividing east and west sides of the city.
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