November 2019

The True Cost of Not Owning Your Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy /

\"TheThere are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership has been a part of the long-standing American dream. Realtor.com/ reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains the American dream, and it’s […]

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7 Reasons to List Your House This Holiday Season

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

\"7Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why listing your house now or keeping it on the market this winter may be the […]

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How Long Can This Economic Recovery Last?

Housing Market Updates /

\"HowThe economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Survey of Economists recently called for […]

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Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"BuyersInventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below: With inventory being one of the biggest housing market challenges today, finding a starter […]

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Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home

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

\"ExpertSuccess is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate: 1. Real estate diversifies your income “While it is […]

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2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

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

\"2In a recent article, First American shared how millennials are not really any different from previous generations when it comes to the goal of homeownership; it is still a huge part of their American Dream. The piece, however, also reveals,  “Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles faced by first-time home […]

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