Category: Buyer
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Energy Efficient Homes
Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficient and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from the National Association of Realtors shows…
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Down Payment
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know If you are planning to buy your first home, then you are probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If…
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Buying or Selling a Home
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community. The chart below shows how much economic activity is generated by homes sales and it’s impact. As the visual…
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The Real Estate Market Is Strong
This Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime! When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime. Maybe the strongest. Here are two fundamentals that prove…
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Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you are thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are Mortgage Rates So High? When Will Rates…
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The True Value of Homeownership
Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to…
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Today’s Real Estate Market
The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. Comparing this year’s numbers…
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Benefits of Selling Now
According to Experts Selling Now Has It’s Benefits If you are trying to decide if now is the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale.…
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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates
Some Highlights If you are looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on…