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Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing In 2020

September 9, 2019 - General Information

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting home sales will increase nicely in 2020. Below is a chart depicting the projections of each entity for 2019, as well as for 2020.As we can see, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association all believe homes [...] Read More

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Monica Foster September 9, 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

Top Priorities When Moving with Kids

August 28, 2019 - General Information

According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 28, 2019

What’s the Latest on Interest Rates?

August 27, 2019 - General Information

Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 27, 2019

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