The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment
If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save …
Buying
May 8, 2019
Home Buyers are Optimistic About Homeownership!
Home Buyers are Optimistic About Homeownership!
When we consider buying an item, we naturally go through a research process prior to making our decision. We ask our friends and family members who have made similar purchases about their experience, we get opinions and insights, and we read reviews online. There’s …
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April 29, 2019
How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
How Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save …
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Real Estate Market News
April 26, 2019
April 2019 Real Estate Market Update
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Monthly update on what is happening in the Real Estate Market both Nationally and in our local market. Some of the highlights include Changes in price for each state as well as what the forecast is. Appreciation projections and the …
View MoreApril 18, 2019
Buyer Demand Surging as Spring Market Begins
Buyer Demand Surging as Spring Market Begins
Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market would be a disaster. There was even belief we might experience a housing crash like the one that occurred during the last decade.
However, according to two separate reports*, buyer demand dramatically …
April 15, 2019
Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today
Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights:
- The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
- Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate!
- 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! …
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April 12, 2019
Would an Economic Slowdown Impact Home Values?
Don't let fear of an economic slowdown prevent you from buying or selling a home! Let's get together to talk about the changes in the market so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
April 1, 2019
10 Steps to Buying a Home
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Some Highlights:
- If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start.
- Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home.
- Make sure to ask your agent for details about …
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March 28, 2019
How to Put Your Housing Cost to Work for You
How to Put Your Housing Cost to Work for You
There has been a lot written about the benefits of homeownership. One benefit that continues to rise to the top is the added wealth homeowners gain simply by paying their mortgage while their home increases in value over time.
The …
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March 25, 2019
Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership!
Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership!
According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year.
Tax refunds are often thought …
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