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Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

 Thursday November 7th, 2019  Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase…

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Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It.

 Wednesday November 6th, 2019  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over. According to National Mortgage News,  “Millennials, those…

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Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options.

 Tuesday November 5th, 2019  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction When you’re ready to buy, you’ll need to determine if you prefer the charm of an existing home or the look and feel of a…

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The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

 Friday November 1st, 2019  For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics Every Hour in the U.S. Housing Market:  614 Homes Are Sold 95 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.38

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Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

 Thursday October 31st, 2019  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying…

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How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

 Wednesday October 30th, 2019  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an…

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

Tuesday October 29th, 2019 For Sellers, Housing Market Updates Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly…

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4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

 Monday October 28th, 2019  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report shows that home prices…

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Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]

 Friday October 25th, 2019  Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many…

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Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

 Thursday October 24th, 2019 Pricing, Rent vs. Buy Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what…