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Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This?

September 17, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 17, 2021

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

September 16, 2021 - General Information

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 16, 2021

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

September 15, 2021 - General Information

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 15, 2021

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition

September 10, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 10, 2021

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

September 9, 2021 - General Information

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 9, 2021

5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

September 2, 2021 - General Information

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 2, 2021

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

September 1, 2021 - General Information

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 1, 2021

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

August 31, 2021 - General Information

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 31, 2021

The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening

August 30, 2021 - General Information

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 30, 2021

If Housing Affordability Is About the Money, Don’t Forget This.

August 26, 2021 - General Information

There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 26, 2021

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