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Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers

April 2, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National [...] Read More

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Monica Foster April 2, 2021

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

April 1, 2021 - General Information

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles [...] Read More

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Monica Foster April 1, 2021

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

March 29, 2021 - General Information

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 29, 2021

2021 Real Estate Myth Buster

March 26, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 26, 2021

Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

March 25, 2021 - General Information

Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 25, 2021

Should We Fear the Surge in Cash-Out Refinances?

March 23, 2021 - General Information

Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020. The report explains that the dollar amount of cash-out refinances was greater in 2020 than in recent years. A cash-out refinance, as defined by Investopia, is: [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 23, 2021

Americans See Major Home Equity Gains

March 19, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights Today’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the country. If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home, your equity may be a great asset to power your next move. Now is a [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 19, 2021

To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell

March 18, 2021 - General Information

When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 18, 2021

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

March 17, 2021 - General Information

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 17, 2021

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

March 16, 2021 - General Information

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Homeownership has cemented [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 16, 2021

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