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(Family Features) Choosing the right materialsis an essential step in planning a home remodelor renovation. Options like brick and stone canadd style, comfort and beauty to homes.With a diverse array of colors, textures and

sizes to choose from, there are options to suitpractically any design aesthetic, whether it’straditional, contemporary or somewhere inbetween. Because brick and stone materialsprovide strength, permanence, sustainabilityand beauty, it’s possible to balance function withappearance.Before choosing your brick or stone material,

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stone into your design but are not sure where itfits, consider these popular choices:Accent Walls: If you’re concerned about

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Resilience: Brick is incredibly resilient. It’sweather and storm proof. As a result, it’s betterable to withstand the diverse weather conditionsacross North America from natural disasters toextreme heat in fire prone regions. Brick is alsotermite resistant.LowMaintenance: Brick does not require any

painting, coating or varnishing in order to main-tain its aesthetic and durability.Fireproof: Brick is non-combustible and

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normally don’t suffer any structural damage after afire and can be re-used, even as load bearing walls.Design Flexibility: Brick comes in styles to suit

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Durable: Brick is long-lasting. Un-like other man-made materials, brickdoesn’t get tired, so your brick homeremains weather- and age-proof overtime.Energy Efficient: Brick is a high-

density material, meaning it can effec-tively absorb and store heat energyto help keep your home cooler in thesummer and warmer in the winter.Its ability to average temperature ex-tremes can make a noticeable differ-ence in comfort while also reducingenergy bills.Natural: Brick is manufactured from

naturally occurring materials anddoes not emit volatile organic com-pounds as many lightweight prod-ucts do.With virtually no emissionsand high thermal mass, brick is alsoa good choice for health-conscioushomeowners with acute allergies orsensitivities to weather.

A combination of factors, including low interest ratesand a pandemic-driven decision by many city dwellersto look for houses in the suburbs, has created a housingboom for much of 2020 and 2021.That boom has createdan undeniable seller’s market in real estate.Just what is a seller’s market?The financial resource

Investopedia defines it as a marketplace in which thereare fewer goods for sale than there are interested buyers,giving sellers the ability to dictate prices. Since mid-2020,there has been an extremely low inventory of homes forsale but a very high interest among purchasing parties.Data from the National Association of Realtors indi-

cated that, by the end of February 2021, housing inventoryfell to a record low of 1.02 million units.These factorshave led to a surge in competition from buyers, includingbidding wars on homes and all-cash offers to entice sellers.

In December 2020, the median listing prices for sin-gle-family homes shot up 13.4 percent from the sametime the previous year, according to Realtor.com, andit hasn’t slowed down much since. Jeffrey Mezger, a40-year veteran of the real estate industry and CEO ofKB Home, says it’s the best seller’s housing market he’sseen in his career.So where does this leave buyers interested in relocat-

ing? Here are some tips.• Consider areas with slower overall price growth.

Experts say the southern and midwestern UnitedStates offer the best value for home shoppers becauseof their meager price growth. ClearCapital, whichtracks housing values, says San Antonio, St. Louisand the Dallas/Fort Worth areas experienced the leastprice appreciation from 2019 into 2020.• Get preapproval or have your funds ready. Speed is

the way to go if a buyer is interested in a property andwants to make an offer. Real estate professionals saybuyers should be “offer ready,” which means havinga mortgage preapproval letter or proof of funds for adown payment ready to go. Failure to have funds incheck can slow down the process or compel sellers toreject an offer.• Work with a real estate agent.These are complicat-

ed times and it pays for buyers to have a professionalworking in their corner. A real estate agent uses his orher knowledge to make a timely offer and negotiate onthe buyer’s behalf. He or she also will provide insightinto specific neighborhoods, amenities and schooldistricts.• Eliminate certain contingencies from the equation.

Contingencies are factors that must be met before asale can go through, according to the relocation siteMoving.com. A common contingency is the needto sell one’s current home before closing on another.Asking for extended closing periods or certain homerepairs are some additional contingencies that canmake buyers less attractive to sellers.• Make it personal. Buyers can offer a personalized

note with the offer that may connect with the selleremotionally and set one them apart from others whohave made similar offers.Buying in a seller’s market can be challenging. But

some strategies can set buyers apart from the pack.

Tips for home buyers during a seller’s marketLow interest rates and a pandemic-driven decision bymany citydwellers to look for houses in thesuburbs, has created a housingboom formuch of 2020 and 2021.

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