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Is Mortgage Debt out of Control?

Post published:3 July, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

The housing crisis of the last decade was partially caused by unhealthy levels of mortgage debt. Homeowners were using their homes as ATMs by refinancing and swapping their equity for…

Millennials Are Increasing the Demand for Condominiums

Post published:2 July, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths Demographics First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Millennials Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

When deciding to buy a home, people are presented with many different options. The type of home you buy depends on your needs, budget, and in many cases, the desired…

Top 5 Reasons You Should NOT FSBO

Post published:1 July, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers FSBOs Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

Rising home prices coupled with a lack of inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their home on their own (known in the industry as a…

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 6 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:28 June, 2019
Post category:Baby Boomers Demographics First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Generation X Housing Market Updates Infographics Millennials Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years. Stock owners are more positive…

Know What to Expect at Your Home Inspection

Post published:27 June, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

So you made an offer and it was accepted. Now, your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents oftentimes make your offer contingent on a clean…

Before You Look for Your Dream Home: Know What You Want vs. What You Need!

Post published:26 June, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. If…

Having a Professional on Your Side Makes All the Difference!

Post published:25 June, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their…

Stop Wondering What Your Budget Is & Get Pre-Approved!

Post published:24 June, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often…

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

Post published:10 June, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

Freddie Mac recently released a report entitled, “Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research.” Their research revealed that, “For many prospective homebuyers, saving for a down payment is the largest barrier to achieving the…

What is Important to Boomers when Selling their House?

Post published:6 June, 2019
Post category:Baby Boomers Demographics For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates

If you are a “baby boomer” (born between 1946 and 1964), you may be thinking about selling your current home. Your children may have finally moved out. Your large, four-bedroom…