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6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market

September 13, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home. Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 13, 2019

What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

September 12, 2019 - General Information

With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 12, 2019

Millennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership

September 11, 2019 - General Information

In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, notes, “The largest group of millennials by birth year will turn 30 in 2020, which puts them entering their prime homebuying years”. The article [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 11, 2019

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro

September 6, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. A real estate professional has the experience to help you confidently [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 6, 2019

Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008

September 5, 2019 - General Information

Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 57% believe the next recession [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 5, 2019

How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

September 4, 2019 - General Information

When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 4, 2019

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

September 3, 2019 - General Information

Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 3, 2019

Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream

September 2, 2019 - General Information

On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream. Growing up, many of us thought about our future lives with great ambition. We drew pictures of what jobs we wanted to have and where [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 2, 2019

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis

August 30, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown. The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 30, 2019

iBuyers: What Is the “Cost of Convenience” When Selling Your Home?

August 29, 2019 - General Information

When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.” What is an iBuyer? According to Jovio, the definition is: “A company or investor that uses Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to make [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 29, 2019

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