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How to Have a Unique Open House

Post published:5 March, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

According to the National Association of Realtors, total inventory has been growing for six months straight, as has the number of buyers looking to find their dream home. In a…

The Housing Market Will “Spring Forward” This Year!

Post published:4 March, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

Just like our clocks this weekend, in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale has been…

Home Prices Up 5.73% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:1 March, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Infographics Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers,…

No Worries… Home Prices Coming in for a SOFT Landing

Post published:28 February, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Home prices have appreciated considerably over the last five years. This has some concerned that we may be in for another dramatic correction. However, recent statistics suggest home values will…

Interest Rates Hit New 12 Month Low!

Post published:27 February, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since…

Find out if FHA is Right for You…Right Now (Facebook LIVE)

Post published:26 February, 2019
Post category:Facebook Live FHA

Scott provides a quick overview of FHA mortgage including down payment, mortgage insurance and credit requirements.If you are considering a home purchase you will want to check this out as…

What are the Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner?

Post published:26 February, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

Every family has a list of important dates. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, pet adoptions…and the list goes on. For 64.4 percent of households in the United States, this list includes…

How Can I Increase My Family’s Net Worth?

Post published:25 February, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed…

3 Tips for Making Your Dream of Buying A Home Come True [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:22 February, 2019
Post category:Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics

Some Highlights: Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking too much about it.…

3 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Crash

Post published:21 February, 2019
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

With home prices softening, some are concerned that we may be headed toward the next housing crash. However, it is important to remember that today’s market is quite different than…