Homeowners Are Happy! Renters? Not So Much. When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial benefits of owning a home. However, two recent studies show that the non-financial benefits might be even more valuable. In a recent survey, Bank of America asked homeowners: “Does owning a […]
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Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?
Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate? Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a strategic shopping agenda, determining exactly when to arrive at each store, and capturing a wish list of discounted must-have items to purchase. But […]
4 Reasons to Sell This Fall
4 Reasons to Sell This Fall Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings.Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market.Homes are still selling relatively quickly, averaging 31 days on the market
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”? In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. A more direct question would be “Is your […]
One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home
One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home One of the top reasons to own a home is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to the principal balance of your mortgage. Each month you owe […]
What Buyers Need to Know About An HOA
What Buyers Need to Know About An HOA When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what they mean for you. According to a recent article on realtor.com, […]
Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range
Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range “National home prices increased 3.6% year over year in July 2019 and are forecast to increase 5.4% from July 2019 to July 2020.” They also analyzed four individual home-price tiers, showing the increase in each.o clarify the methodology, CoreLogic explains, “The four price tiers are based on the […]
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – […]
6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market
Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home. Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling in an average of only 29 days are just two key elements driving the strength of today’s […]
The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House Sold
The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House Sold So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and you’ve been asked what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers to help in getting your house sold. There are […]
