4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Summer
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If the right thing for you and your family is to purchase a home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings.
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Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!
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In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. In a high-paced, competitive environment, any advantage you can give yourself will help you on your path to buying your dream home.
Read MoreWhat is Really Happening with Home Prices?
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Price appreciation has slowed over the past year. However, a strong economy and a good housing market have many experts thinking that home values might re-accelerate moderately throughout the rest of this year.
Read MoreHow Quickly Can You Save Your Down Payment?
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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. Whether you have just begun to save for a down payment or have been saving for years, you may be closer to your dream home than you think!
Read MoreAre Low Interest Rates Here to Stay?
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Great news for anyone who is planning on buying a home this spring! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018.
Read More3 Questions You Need to Ask Before Buying a Home
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If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following three questions to help determine if now is a good time for you to buy in today’s market.
Read MoreYour Tax Refund is the Key to Homeownership!
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Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals. For anyone looking to buy a home in 2019, this can be a great jump start toward a down payment!
Read MoreWhat Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House?
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There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed!
Read MoreData Says April is the Best Month to List Your Home for Sale
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If you’re thinking of selling your home this year, the time to list is NOW! According to the National Association of Realtors, 41% of homes sold last month were on the market for less than 30 days. If you list now, you’ll have a really good chance to sell in April or May, setting yourself up for the most exposure.
Read MoreWhy an Economic Slowdown Will NOT Crush Real Estate This Time
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Remember, a recession does not equal a housing crisis. If there is an economic slowdown in our near future, there is no need for fear to set in.
Read MoreMillionaire to Millennials: Don't Get Stuck Renting a Home... Buy One!
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Self-made millionaire advises millennials to buy their first home “to build real financial security,” and explains the secret to financing it.
Read MoreHow To List Your Home for the Best Price
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If your plan for 2019 includes selling your home, you will want to pay attention to where experts believe home values are headed.
Read MoreThinking of Selling Your House? This is a Perfect Time!
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It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that is a good strategy this year.
Read MoreHow to Get a Better Perspective on Affordability
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Headlines spotlight the fact that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in more than a decade. But here’s what you really need to understand about affordability in today’s housing market.
Read More8 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent to Ease Your Home Purchase
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If you’re shopping for a house, or even just considering buying one, there’s one person that you absolutely need on your side: a real estate agent.
Read MoreWhat is Mortgage Insurance?
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Mortgage insurance doesn’t deserve the horrible reputation it has earned over the years— in fact, it can help you a whole lot.
Read MoreTop Tips for House Hunting Online
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Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your time and efforts and gather a well-rounded picture of home listings online, keep the following three things in mind.
Read More5 Harmful Homeowner Habits to Break
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Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid.
Read MoreTop Tips for Staging Your Home
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A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors® revealed that 77 percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home makes it easier for potential buyers to visual it as their own. Here are my top tips.
Read More5 Criteria for Pricing a Home
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When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales comparison.
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