June 2018

Parents Say Kids’ Opinions Matter Big When Buying a Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"ParentsA recent survey conducted by Harris Poll and released by SunTrust Mortgage found that “55% of homeowners with a child under the age of 18 at the time when they purchased their home said that the opinion of their offspring played a major role in their home buying decision.” When the results were broken down […]

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When Is a Good Time to Rent? Not Now!

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy /

\"WhenPeople often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks whether or not it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that now is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released their 2018 first quarter median rent numbers. According to their […]

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Days on The Market Drops to New Low in April

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"DaysAccording to recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median number of days that a home spent on the market hit a new low of 26 days in April, as 57% of homes were on the market for under a month. NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, had this to say, “What is available for sale is […]

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Homeowners & Appraisers See the Most Eye-to-Eye on Price in 3 Years

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"HomeownersIn today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5% (or more) over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. When prices are surging, it is […]

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4 Steps to Follow When Presenting an Offer in Today’s Market!

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"4So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a great offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Below are […]

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4 Reasons Why Summer Is a Great Time to Buy a Home!

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"4Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.2% over the next year. Home […]

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