David Blume

Realtor with RE/MAX Edge

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

https://t.co/V1IqCYcdZ9's June Housing Data:
Median listing prices were down 2.5% year-over-year at the national level, but the volume of pending sales was up 3.7% YoY.
https://t.co/72T8rGWOsm

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Delaware showing off again 👏

From food and shopping to local favorites and hidden gems, the Best of Delaware list is basically a cheat sheet for where to eat, explore, and support local.

Which winner are you checking out first?
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

The 7 Levels of Luxury Housing:
There are markets where the luxury is large homes at a low price psf, and others where virtually every property has a luxury price tag. [https://t.co/V1IqCYcdZ9[
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

A Profusion of Plants That Thrive In the Shade:
Hostas are beautiful, but a bit boring. Enliven your environs with some shade-loving plants like Daphnes and Anemones. [Real Simple]
https://t.co/ne6TzPGHu1

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Many Millennials are stuck waiting:
Millennials’ share of the housing market is shrinking at the exact moment this generation should be hitting its prime homebuying years. [NAR]
https://t.co/yAhLlVkvIo

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

The Housing Market Isn't Frozen:
The demand is there, even at current mortgage rates. It's the sellers we're missing, with the 'lock-in' effect still lingering. [https://t.co/gOBnf6MH4V]
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Looking for 4th of July plans in Delaware?
From fireworks to family-friendly celebrations and weekend fun, Delaware has plenty of ways to make the holiday feel like summer at its best.

Check out this guide and start planning your weekend! 👇
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Oil Prices Have Plunged, Why Not Mortgage Rates?
The bond market is still worried about inflation ("headline" PCE at a 3-year high) and the potential for rate hikes. [https://t.co/V1IqCYcdZ9]
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Bonus tip: Get buyers pre-approved before touring homes 45 minutes away that your lender is about to politely destroy. #RealEstate #MemeMonday

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Don't Bungle Your Backyard Upgrades:
Don't cover half your backyard with a ginormous deck, or install the Fountain of Trevi in the middle of your lawn. [Martha Stewart]
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Why Your Dryer is Squeaking & How To Fix It:
It could be worn drum bearings, a loose belt, or debris (like pennies) caught inside the drum. In each case, you can DIY the fixes. [BHG]
https://t.co/eKE0TXajkq

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Can Your Home Stylishly Age-In-Place?
A growing number of seniors plan to stay put in their current home. But will their home age as gracefully as they will? [NAR]
https://t.co/eJlpDF7CX3

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

ROAD to Housing Act Passes Senate:
It aims to limit large investors' involvement in the single family home market while encouraging zoning reform at the state & city level. [NAR]
https://t.co/D23aOXo4CM

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Free summer concerts? That’s music to my ears. 🎶☀️

Delaware’s summer soundtrack is looking pretty good — check out this list and start planning a few easy nights out.
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[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Pending Home Sales Jumped in May:
Despite higher mortgage rates, NAR's pending sales index increased by 3.8% MoM in May, the fourth straight month of MoM improvement. [NAR]
https://t.co/sWCABhmNXi

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

When sellers say they’re “flexible”… but only emotionally. #RealEstate #MemeMonday

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Outdoor Seating Ideas:
There's tendency for people to opt for durability over comfort and style. But what if you could have all three? Show your back deck some love! [The Spruce]
https://t.co/9ZEKv6Hxeu

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Million-Dollar Starter Homes:
More like non-starter. A record 242 cities across the nation have entry-level homes priced at $1 million or more. (CA's got 53 of them.) [Zillow]
https://t.co/oRdzjydvCn

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Housing Starts Plunged in May:
Housing starts fell 15% MoM in May to an annualized rate of 1.2 million units. Within that, multifamily starts collapsed 42% MoM. [NAHB]
https://t.co/y9lKdZSJVK

[David Blume @DBlumeRealtor]

Why Some Retirees Are Moving Up:
With starter homes becoming increasingly expensive, some retirees are upsizing with their adult children. But more space comes with higher costs. [https://t.co/V1IqCYcdZ9]
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