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The Surprising Profile of the Real Estate Investor

Buying Myths· First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Move-Up Buyers

18 Jul

Over 10% of all residential homes are purchased by investors, and that number continues to rise. Who are these investors? Many have speculated that the large institutional conglomerates such as Blackstone, American Homes 4 Rent, and Colony Starwood dominate investor purchases. However, a special ... Read More about The Surprising Profile of the Real Estate Investor

What a Difference a Year Makes for Sellers

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Move-Up Buyers· Selling Myths

17 Jul

Over the last few years, many sellers have been hesitant to put their houses on the market because they feared not being able to find another home to buy. We’ve reported on inventory shortages in the past, and it’s been a constant concern for potential buyers throughout recent years. New research ... Read More about What a Difference a Year Makes for Sellers

Should I Refinance My Home?

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Interest Rates· Move-Up Buyers

16 Jul

With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but here are three of the most ... Read More about Should I Refinance My Home?

Home Price Appreciation Forecast

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Move-Up Buyers· Pricing

15 Jul

Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond. We’ve gathered current data from the industry’s most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The Home Price Expectation ... Read More about Home Price Appreciation Forecast

Is Your First Home Now Within Your Grasp? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths· Demographics· First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Infographics· Millennials· Move-Up Buyers

12 Jul

Some Highlights: According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds. According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32. More and more “old millennials” (25-36) are realizing that homeownership is ... Read More about Is Your First Home Now Within Your Grasp? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment

Baby Boomers· Demographics· First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Generation X· Housing Market Updates· Millennials· Move-Up Buyers

11 Jul

The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine percent.The Fed’s survey also ... Read More about Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment

4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Move-Up Buyers· Pricing

10 Jul

Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to sell their home. For those with children, they may want to be in their new home for the beginning of the school year. If you ... Read More about 4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

Down Payments· First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Move-Up Buyers· Rent vs. Buy

9 Jul

Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing wealth in a variety of ways, with ... Read More about 5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

Now’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Current Home!

Buying Myths· First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Luxury Market· Move-Up Buyers

8 Jul

Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners wanting to upgrade from their current house. Much of the demand for ... Read More about Now’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Current Home!

10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers· Infographics· Move-Up Buyers

5 Jul

Some Highlights: If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and what else may be required in your area! ... Read More about 10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Happy Independence Day!

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4 Jul

Wishing you & yours a safe & Happy 4th of July! ... Read More about Happy Independence Day!