October 2019

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an extremely important third component to […]

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"ThinkingTom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a […]

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4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

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 Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.8% over the next year. The bottom […]

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5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home

Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market /

\"5Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to 64 million in 2016. The 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors shows that 12% of all buyers have […]

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Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

\"DependingTo understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think. In real estate today, there are essentially three different price points in the market: the starter-home market, the middle-home market, and the premium or luxury market. Each one […]

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5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

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

\"5In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com/’s article, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.” 1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Before You Start Your Search […]

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