January 2019

Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials /

\"\"Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set. “Today’s older adults became homeowners at a younger age than today’s young adults. […]

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Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step!

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers /

\"BuyingIn many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a […]

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Is the Recent Dip in Interest Rates Here to Stay?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates /

\"\"Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed consistently throughout 2018 until the middle of November. After that point, rates returned to levels that we saw in August to close out the year at 4.55%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. After the first week of 2019, rates have continued their downward […]

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Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!

Baby Boomers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market /

\"BuyingEvery year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying at their first residence, AccuWeather warns: “The late-week cold shot should fade next week, but […]

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Want to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your Home? Use These 2 Tips!

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

\"WantEvery homeowner wants to make sure 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 keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW  This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look […]

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