Juwai releases 2018 Chinese Consumer International Travel Survey findings
92% of Chinese consumers intend to travel overseas in 2018 – 77% who have property purchase intentions in mind. China is the world’s largest and fastest-growing outbound tourism market, and already, China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) is predicting China’s outbound travelers will grow from over 122 million in 2016 to hit 154 million this […]
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Housing and Tax Reform: Where Could the Impact Land?
Home-buyers and homeowners are anticipating fallout from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has changed home-ownership incentives, including the deductions for mortgage interest and state and local taxes. How deep the effect is hinges on location, according to new research. With the bill’s new provisions, the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is applicable to loans […]
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Paint your bathroom this color and boost your home’s selling price by $5,400
Pantone released its 2018 color of the year this month: Ultra Violet, a warm shade of purple. Some homeowners have reason to celebrate feeling “blue.” Homes with blue bathrooms — specifically light shades like powder blue or periwinkle — fetched $5,400 more than expected when sold, according to a paint color analysis from real estate […]
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2018 Exterior Trends for Your Enclosed Porch or Patio
You’ve perfected the art of decorating your home. It’s on point, trendy and flawless. Then you look outside and think, “I wish I could decorate the outside like I did the inside.” Get ready to do just that, because your guide to the latest indoor/outdoor decorating trends is here! Sunrooms Top the List One of […]
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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018
Redecorating your home does not have to be a daunting task. A few small changes can make a space feel like new. If you are hoping to add new touches to your favorite room or completely remodel an area for a more modern look, take a look at our favorite décor trends for the coming […]
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A PEEK INSIDE: LUXURY HOMES THAT BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
Often modern homes draw design inspiration from nature to give residents the comforts of the indoors, while also adding natural accents that make a space unique. Open floor plans, outdoor kitchens and floor to ceiling windows are just a few of the features that connect a space to its natural environment. These luxury homes host […]
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First-Time Homebuyers: Your Time Is Now
Fall is for first-timers. Seventy of the top 100 largest metropolitan areas see more starter homes on-market in October, November and December, relieving prices 4.8 percent over spring, according to the recently released Trulia Inventory and Price Watch. The most dramatic shifts—in favor of first-time homebuyers—in prices and supply are out West, in Arizona, California, […]
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