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03.15.2023

Having a place to call home is great, but homebuyers want more than a beautiful, comfortable, place to live. They also want a return on their investment. Home value appreciation is one of the many reasons …

02.15.2023

The real estate market is constantly changing. The homebuying process is different now than it was even a year ago, leaving many to wonder whether they should even consider buying a house in 2023.   For …

01.15.2023

“Placemaking” is a term that gained traction in the mid-1990s in the urban planning realm. It describes a concept centered around designing inviting, useful communities. Hillwood Communities adopted some of these groundbreaking placemaking methods to create …

12.15.2022

While many families made the choice to abandon city living in 2020, this exodus is nothing new. In fact, Census data shows that the growth of the exurbs has had tremendous development from 2010 to …

11.15.2022

Does the housing market really chill out as temps do? The numbers – and the experts – say yes.  When the fire’s so delightful, many stay nestled all snug in their beds instead of house …

10.15.2022

In the post-pandemic world, the need to anchor your business to a single geographic location is a thing of the past. As more and more businesses continue to loosen their “in office” policies or eliminate …

09.15.2022

No one wants to pay too much for a house – or sell one for too little. However, if you’re not crystal clear on what affects the resale value of a home, you could end …

08.15.2022

Do I Have to Get an Appraisal to Purchase a House? An appraisal is one of the steps to get a home mortgage.  If you are purchasing a house with the help of a lender, …

07.15.2022

House prices after coronavirus took a sharp uptick. Qualified buyers increased while the number of homes on the market fell, driving up costs. Now interest rates are also trending upward, adding another hurdle for prospective …