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Rents Are on The Rise: Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap!

$\"Rents$ There are many benefits to homeownership, but one of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating: “Our national rent index is up 0.1 percent month-over-month, marking the sixth straight month of […]

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5 Reasons You Should Sell This Fall!

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

$\"5$ Here are five reasons why listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and are in the market right now! […]

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A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics / Ajeenah Crittendon

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Some Highlights:

Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most \’educated\’ decisions you can make!
A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions and can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family!

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Why are Existing Home Sales Down?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Why$ The latest Existing Home Sales Report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that home sales have decreased for four consecutive months and are at their slowest pace in over two years. This has some industry leaders puzzled considering the fact that the economy is strengthening, unemployment is down, and wages are beginning […]

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Top 3 Myths About Today’s Real Estate Market

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

$\"Top$ There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today’s real estate market. Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe that we may be doomed to repeat ourselves. Others are just plain wrong when it comes to what it takes to qualify for a […]

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Rent or Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage!

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Rent$ There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, 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 […]

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What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights:

The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West.
The ‘biggest bang for your buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purc…

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Having Trouble Saving Enough for Your Down Payment? Crowdfund It!

Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Having$ You read that right! First-time buyers across the country are getting creative when it comes to saving the necessary down payment to buy a home. Many couples are asking their wedding guests to contribute to their “Down Payment Fund” rather than fulfilling a traditional registry. This is fueled by the fact that many couples live […]

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5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Myths / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"5$ Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House Hunters,” “Property Brothers,” and so many more all in one sitting. When you’re in the middle of your real […]

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The Net Worth of a Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter!

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

$\"The$ Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was recently released. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner was $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, […]

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