December, 2019 | The Paradigm Realty Group

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"3$ It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners […]

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December 2019: The Buyer Stakes Are High Because Inventory Is Low

$\"December$ The reality of what we’re seeing this month is that homes are selling fast. In today’s strong seller’s market, bidding wars are common and expected with starter or entry-level homes. In most areas of the country, first-time buyers have been met with fierce competition throughout their homebuying experience. Some have been out-bid multiple times before […]

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Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter

For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

Some Highlights

Winter is a great time to list a house, since inventory is traditionally low, and most sellers are holding off until spring to put their homes on the market.
Waiting for warmer weather when more competition is on the market will only…

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Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Holiday$ Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index, which tracks the average number of appointments received on active U.S. house listings. […]

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Have You Outgrown Your Home?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Have$ It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. The good news is, it’s okay to admit if your house no longer fits your needs. According to the […]

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A 365 Day Difference in Homeownership

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

$\"A$ Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them: Refinance: If you already own a home, you may want to decide if you’re going to refinance. […]

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Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Have$ Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, “When you close on a home, a […]

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Millennials Are on the Move as First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, Infographics, Millennials / Ajeenah Crittendon

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Some Highlights:

According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of all first-time homebuyers is 32.
With more millennials entering a homebuying phase of life, they are driving a large portion of the buyer appetite in the market, keeping buyer activity strong.
More and more “old millennials” (ages 25-36) are realizing that homeownership is now within their grasp, and they’re actively dominating the first-time homebuyer market!

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What is the Best Investment for Americans?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"What$ Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable. Porch.com/, a major network helping homeowners with their renovation projects, recently conducted a survey which asked Americans: “What do you believe is the safest investment over the next 10 years?” U.S. housing […]

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Is A Bigger House Within Your Budget?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Is$ At this time of year, many families come together to celebrate the season. It’s also the time when many realize their homes are just not quite big enough to host all of their guests and loved ones. Are you one of those homeowners dreaming for a larger space to call home? You may have enough […]

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