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The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year

February 7, 2020 - General Information

Some Highlights: Americans are on the move, and the most recent Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns Survey tracked the 2019 traffic flow from state-to-state. Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ states for the second time since [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 7, 2020

Great News for Renters Who Want to Buy a Home

February 6, 2020 - General Information

Rents in the United States have been skyrocketing since 2012. This has caused many renters to face a tremendous burden when juggling their housing expenses and the desire to save for a down payment at the same time. The recent [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 6, 2020

Does “Aging in Place” Make the Most Sense?

February 5, 2020 - General Information

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 5, 2020

How to Avoid a Gender Gap When Investing in the Housing Market

February 4, 2020 - General Information

When buying a home, we all want to feel like we’re making the right decision, paying a fair price, and making the best investment of our lives. According to a recent gender-based study, men and women can unknowingly walk away [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 4, 2020

Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey

February 3, 2020 - General Information

When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to [...] Read More

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Monica Foster February 3, 2020

5 Reasons Homeowners Throw Better Parties During the Big Game

January 31, 2020 - General Information

Some Highlights: There’s more room to entertain a large crowd. The kitchen is big enough to whip up endless appetizers – yum! You don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord when the cheering kicks in! [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 31, 2020

Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

January 30, 2020 - General Information

We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 30, 2020

Where Have All the Houses Disappeared To?

January 29, 2020 - General Information

If you’re following what’s happening in the current housing market, you’ve seen how the lack of newly constructed homes is a major reason there’s a shortage of housing inventory available to today’s buyers. Another reason is that the inventory of [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 29, 2020

Should I Sell My House This Year?

January 28, 2020 - General Information

If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 28, 2020

First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year

January 27, 2020 - General Information

In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers [...] Read More

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Monica Foster January 27, 2020

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