February 2019

First Comes Love… Then Comes Mortgage? Couples Lead the Way

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers /

\"FirstAccording to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2018 at 54% of all buyers. It is no surprise that buying a home is more attainable with two incomes to save for down payments and contribute to monthly housing costs. However, many couples […]

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Why Homeownership Matters Now More Than Ever

Baby Boomers, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Senior Market /

\"WhyStudy after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: financial and non-financial (often referred to as emotional or social reasons.) For Americans approaching retirement age, one of […]

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How to Get a Better Perspective on Affordability

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

\"HowHeadlines spotlight the fact that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in more than a decade. Those headlines are accurate. Understandably, buying a home is more expensive now than immediately following one of the worst housing crashes in American history. Over the past decade, the market was […]

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The KonMari Method: Helping You Prep Your House For Sale

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"TheOne of the biggest challenges sellers face when listing their house is decluttering. Cleaning out some of the more personal decorating choices allows buyers to imagine themselves living in the house. Those planning to sell soon are in luck! Marie Kondo, the inventor of the KonMari Method of Tidying Up, has gained popularity with her […]

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One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

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

\"OneThe largest obstacle renters face when planning to buy a home is saving for a down payment. This challenge is amplified by rising rents, which has eaten into the amount of money renters have leftover for savings each month after paying expenses. In combination with higher rents, survey after survey has shown that non-homeowners (renters […]

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Whose Mortgage Do You Want to Pay? Yours or Your Landlord’s?

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

\"WhoseThere are some people who haven’t purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, everyone should realize that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business explained in their […]

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5 Reasons Homeowners Throw the Best Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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Highlights:

  • Watching the big game at home with your friends and family offers many advantages.
  • There’s more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly!
  • The kitchen is big enough to make as many appetizers as you want, and if some of your guests are only there to watch the commercials, they can do so on a different TV in another room!

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