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Why are Existing Home Sales Down?

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

\"WhyThe 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

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\"TopThere 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 /

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

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

\"HavingYou 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 /

\"5Have 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 /

\"TheEvery 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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Housing Market: Another Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018

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

\"HousingSome are attempting to compare the current housing market to the market leading up to the “boom and bust” that we experienced a decade ago. They look at price appreciation and conclude that we are on a similar trajectory, speeding toward another housing crisis. However, there is a major difference between the two markets. Last […]

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Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers /

\"HomebuyersIt should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com/, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas were defined by school district boundaries. What is surprising, however, is that 78% of […]

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