July 2018

The #1 Reason to Put Your House on The Market TODAY!

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

\"TheThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that home sales declined 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in June from 5.41 million in May, and are 2.2% below a year ago. Some may look at these numbers and think that now is a bad […]

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Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Baby Boomers, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Generation X, Infographics, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy /

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Some Highlights:

  • Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 5 years!
  • The generations agree! Real estate is the best investment!
  • Generation X leads the way with 37% believing in real estate as the top investment.

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4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"4With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. Here are four key metrics that will explain why: Home Prices Mortgage […]

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Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement?

Baby Boomers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"WillAs more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]

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Selling Your Home? Here’s 2 Ways to Get the Best Price!

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

\"SellingEvery homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a Little Low This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s […]

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Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Market

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

\"LackAs the real estate market continues to move down the road to a complete recovery, we see home values and home sales increasing while distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) continue to fall to their lowest points in years. There is no doubt that the housing market will continue to strengthen throughout 2018. However, there […]

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What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers /

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Some Highlights:

  • Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%.
  • You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don\’t have perfect credit.
  • Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.

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Housing Will Not Fall Victim to Next Economic Storm

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"HousingSome experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year and most economists have predicted that the next recession could only be eighteen months away. The question is, what impact will a recession have on the housing market? Here are the opinions of several experts on the subject: Ivy Zelman in her […]

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