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The Difference Having a Professional on Your Side Makes

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

\"\"In today’s fast-paced world, where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, with the addition of more information, comes more confusion. Shows like Property Brothers, Fixer Upper and the dozens […]

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What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, Pricing /

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Some Highlights:

  • The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
  • Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.1% by the end of 2019.
  • CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 4.8% over the next 12 months.
  • If you are ready and willing to buy your dream home, find out if you are able to!

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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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Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead

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

\"BeliefFollowing last year’s real estate market was like riding a rollercoaster. The market started off strong in 2018 and then softened before finishing with a mild flurry. However, one thing that did not waiver was America’s belief that owning a home makes sense from a financial standpoint. An end-of-the-year survey by the Federal Reserve Bank’s Center […]

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Excited About Buying A Home This Year? Here’s What to Watch

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

\"ExcitedAs we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you need […]

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