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The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition

July 19, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 19, 2019

The Surprising Profile of the Real Estate Investor

July 18, 2019 - General Information

Over 10% of all residential homes are purchased by investors, and that number continues to rise. Who are these investors? Many have speculated that the large institutional conglomerates such as Blackstone, American Homes 4 Rent, and Colony Starwood dominate investor [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 18, 2019

What a Difference a Year Makes for Sellers

July 17, 2019 - General Information

Over the last few years, many sellers have been hesitant to put their houses on the market because they feared not being able to find another home to buy. We’ve reported on inventory shortages in the past, and it’s been [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 17, 2019

Should I Refinance My Home?

July 16, 2019 - General Information

With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 16, 2019

Home Price Appreciation Forecast

July 15, 2019 - General Information

Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond. We’ve gathered current data from the industry’s most reliable sources [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 15, 2019

Is Your First Home Now Within Your Grasp?

July 12, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds. According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32. More and more “old millennials” (25-36) are [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 12, 2019

Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment

July 11, 2019 - General Information

The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine percent.The [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 11, 2019

4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

July 10, 2019 - General Information

Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to sell their home. For those with children, they may [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 10, 2019

5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

July 9, 2019 - General Information

Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing wealth in [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 9, 2019

Now’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Current Home!

July 8, 2019 - General Information

Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 8, 2019

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