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5 Reasons to Sell This Winter!

Post published:17 December, 2018
Post category:For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains…

4 Reasons to Sell Your House This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:14 December, 2018
Post category:For Sellers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available!…

No Bubble Here! How New Mortgage Standards Are Helping

Post published:13 December, 2018
Post category:Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates

Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to…

Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap in 2019

Post published:12 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy

Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting your current home but have dreams of homeownership, your plan for…

How to Simply Increase Your Family Wealth by Paying for Housing

Post published:11 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers

Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form…

What If I Wait A Year to Buy a Home?

Post published:10 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to…

The Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:7 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and…

2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?

Post published:6 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers

Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen…

Where Are Interest Rates Headed in 2019?

Post published:5 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers

The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why…

Homeowners Aged 65+ Have 48x More Net Worth Than Renters

Post published:4 December, 2018
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers Rent vs. Buy Senior Market

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data covers responses from 2013-2016. The study revealed…