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Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:9 August, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Infographics Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space.…

Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down

Post published:8 August, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Selling Myths

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be stepping back from their belief…

Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell

Post published:7 August, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Selling Myths

There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely…

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

Post published:6 August, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly…

Millionaire to Millennials: The Costly Mistake of Not Buying Now

Post published:5 August, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths Demographics First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Millennials Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

On his personal website, self-made millionaire David Bach makes a striking statement: “Not prioritizing homeownership is the single biggest mistake millennials are making.” He further stated, “Buying a home is an escalator…

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:2 August, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June. Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market.…

How to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing

Post published:1 August, 2019
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Selling Myths

We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts know a recession can’t be too far off, but when will this…

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Sell Your House

Post published:31 July, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Selling Myths

As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I renovate? Should I refinance? Should I stay?…

How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years

Post published:30 July, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these…

3 Expert Insights On Inventory In The Current Market

Post published:29 July, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

The current housing landscape presents greater home values, low interest rates, and high buyer demand. All of these factors point to the strong market forecasted to continue throughout the rest…