Category Archives: Home Search

15 Unusual Home Features That Are Popular in Some US Cities

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Ken Horst

There was a great article at CNN Money that highlighted what unusual amenities home sellers in different parts of the country are highlighting in their MLS listings to try to spark interest from buyers. According to data compiled by Trulia, … Continue reading →

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10 Popular Cities, 10 Homes Priced at $190,000

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ken Horst

According to Realtor.com, the nationwide average price for a home sold during February was $189,900. I thought it would be interesting to take a look at MLS listings in some of the most popular real estate markets in America to … Continue reading →

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3 Top Real Estate Apps for iPhone

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Ken Horst

Smartphones are so smart. They can help you find where you’re going or restaurants that are nearby. They can also help you find a cool new place to live if you’re planning on buying a home! Real estate firms, MLS … Continue reading →

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5 Best Ways to Search for Your Next Home

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ken Horst

The house has to be the right size, in the right community and at the right price. At the very least, that’s asking for three variables to line up that could take a while to fulfill And if you need … Continue reading →

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11 Cities Where Home Prices are on the Rise

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Ken Horst

I wrote a post last year that included the Case Shiller Home Price index graph which showed home prices peaking in September of 2006.  This was the height of the real estate bubble that everyone in the industry saw coming … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Makes Top Five Hottest Real Estate Markets List

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Ken Horst

According to the recently released Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index,  U.S. home prices rose in June from the same month last year.  A break out of the five hottest markets ranks the Minneapolis real estate market number two.  … Continue reading →

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