The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast! Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so limiting your extra purchases (like a latte a day from […]
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Top Priorities When Moving With Kids
Top Priorities When Moving With Kids According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take on a whole different approach when it comes […]
5 Easy Steps To Avoid Overwhelm From Media Overload
5 Easy Steps To Avoid Overwhelm From Media Overload When someone is thinking about buying or selling a home, they want to be well-informed. They want to make the right decision for themselves and their family. They scour the internet for any information they can find about the housing market. Today, there is an abundance […]
Seniors Are On The Move In The Real Estate Market
Seniors Are On The Move In The Real Estate Market… Did you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? According to the United States Census, we honor senior citizens today because, “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today and gives us […]
5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained
5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained.. 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 shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting. Let us take […]
A Great Way To Increase Your Family’s Net Worth
A Great Way To Increase Your Family’s Net Worth… Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. […]
Buying A Home: Do You Know The Lingo?
Do you know the lingo used by real estate professionals when you are buying a home and why you should know it? Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, let your real estate professional help explain […]
Busting The Myth About A Housing Affordability Crisis
Busting The Myth About A Housing Affordability Crisis… It seems you can’t find a headline with the term “housing affordability” without the word “crisis” attached to it. That’s because some only consider the fact that residential real estate prices have continued to appreciate. However, we must realize it’s not just the price of a […]
American Confidence In Housing At An All-Time High
According to reliable sources, American confidence in housing is at an all time high due to a number of positive indicators. Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. Therefore, […]
Rent Vs. Own
Rent Vs. Own Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space.Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be doing so to build your own wealth, rather […]
