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What Makes a House a Home For You?

$\"Top$ We frequently talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a […]

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Why Houses DO NOT Sell in a Strong Market

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"5$ As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. The Price Sometimes when the market is hot, homeowners attempt to set […]

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5 Reasons to Sell This Winter!

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / Ajeenah Crittendon

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

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4 Reasons to Sell Your House This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights:

Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available!
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sust…

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How to Simply Increase Your Family Wealth by Paying for Housing

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

$\"How$ Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your family’s wealth. Every month that you pay your mortgage, you […]

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What If I Wait A Year to Buy a Home?

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

$\"What$ National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates. As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over […]

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The Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights:

An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices!
Invent…

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2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?

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

$\"2008$ Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen during the crash, some are afraid that we may be repeating last decade’s mistake. However, a closer look at the numbers shows that homeowners are […]

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Where Are Interest Rates Headed in 2019?

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

$\"Where$ The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a chart created using Freddie Mac’s U.S. […]

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Homeowners Aged 65+ Have 48x More Net Worth Than Renters

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

$\"Homeowners$ 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 covers responses from 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner was $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of […]

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