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6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

13 Sep

Some Highlights: Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home. Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling in an average of only 29 days are just two key elements ... Read More about 6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

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

12 Sep

With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the experts disagree with this perspective. Here ... Read More about What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

Millennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership

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

11 Sep

In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, notes, “The largest group of millennials by birth year will turn 30 in 2020, which puts them entering their prime homebuying years”. The article continues to describe how millennials ... Read More about Millennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership

The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House Sold

For Buyers· For Sellers· Move-Up Buyers

10 Sep

So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and you’ve been asked what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by ... Read More about The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House Sold

Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing In 2020

For Buyers· For Sellers· Housing Market Updates· Move-Up Buyers

9 Sep

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting home sales will increase nicely in 2020. Below is a chart depicting the projections of each entity for 2019, as well as for 2020.As we can see, Freddie Mac, Fannie ... Read More about Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing In 2020

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

6 Sep

Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. A real estate professional has the experience to help you confidently navigate through the entire process. Make sure you work with ... Read More about A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008

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

5 Sep

Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 57% believe the next recession will be as bad or worse than 2008. 55% ... Read More about Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008

How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

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

4 Sep

When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two acronyms in your paperwork – P&I or PITI – ... Read More about How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

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

3 Sep

Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, ... Read More about 5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream

First Time Home Buyers· For Buyers· For Sellers

2 Sep

On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream. Growing up, many of us thought about our future lives with great ambition. We drew pictures of what jobs we wanted to have and where we would live as a representation of a secure life for ourselves and our families. ... Read More about Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

30 Aug

Some Highlights: There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown. The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th. Many experts predict a potential recession is on the horizon. However, ... Read More about A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]