Tag: Housing Market

  • List Now For Results

    List Now For Results

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    A common drawback for home sellers is the belief that when the leaves fall so does buyer demand.

  • Homeownership Still the American Dream

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    People in this country have seen homeownership as part of the American Dream for centuries. Immigrants wanted to own a piece of America, whether they were born here or emmigrated from another country. There have been many prominent societal changes over the last few decades. It is fair to ask if people in America still…

  • Don’t Sell Your Own Home (FSBO)

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    In today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for most sellers. Here are the top five reasons:…

  • 2 Myths Holding Back Home-Buyers

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    Home-buyers, Your dream home may already be within your reach. Buying your first home or moving up to your dream home, know your options. It will make the mortgage process easier. Urban Institute recently released a report:  “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability.” “[Home-buyers] often think they need to put more money…

  • 5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

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    In today’s real estate market, with low inventory dominating the conversation in many areas of the country, it can often be frustrating to first-time homebuyers if you aren’t prepared. In a recent realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind,” the author highlights some steps that first-time homebuyers can take to help carry their excitement of…

  • Pre-Approval: Your 1st Step in Buying a Home

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    Buyers Searching for Dream Homes Outnumber the Number of Homes for Sale In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for dream homes outnumbers the number of home sales. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. There is onne way to show you are serious about buying your…

  • How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value?

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          Home value have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report,  shows that national home value has increased by 6.7% year-over-year. CoreLogic broke down appreciation even further into four price ranges. This gives us a more detailed view than if we simply look at the year-over-year increases in national median…

  • Minimum Salary You Need to Make to Buy a Home in Your State

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    It’s no mystery that cost of living is drastically different depending on where you live. So is the minimum salary you need to buy a home.   So, a new study by GOBankingRates set out to find out what minimum salary you would need to make to buy a median-priced home in each of the 50 states, and Washington,…

  • US Housing Market Still in ‘Buy Territory’!

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    According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index. The U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory This supports the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question: In today’s housing market, is it…