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American Confidence in Housing at an All-Time High

August 12, 2019 - General Information

Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. Therefore, [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 12, 2019

Rent Vs. Own

August 9, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space. Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 9, 2019

Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down

August 8, 2019 - General Information

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be stepping back from their belief in homeownership. The national homeownership rate (Americans who owned vs. [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 8, 2019

Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell

August 7, 2019 - General Information

There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely to drive the greatest return on your largest investment. Home [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 7, 2019

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

August 6, 2019 - General Information

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 6, 2019

Millionaire to Millennials: The Costly Mistake of Not Buying Now

August 5, 2019 - General Information

On his personal website, self-made millionaire David Bach makes a striking statement: “Not prioritizing homeownership is the single biggest mistake millennials are making.” He further stated, “Buying a home is an escalator to wealth.” Bach explains: “Young adults in particular aren’t hopping [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 5, 2019

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell

August 2, 2019 - General Information

Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June. Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 2, 2019

How to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing

August 1, 2019 - General Information

We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts know a recession can’t be too far off, but when will this economic slowdown actually occur? Pulsenomics just released a special report [...] Read More

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Monica Foster August 1, 2019

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Sell Your House

July 31, 2019 - General Information

As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I renovate? Should I refinance? Should I stay? Should I move? The list goes on and on. In [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 31, 2019

How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years

July 30, 2019 - General Information

Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers. Here are the results from the Q2 2019 [...] Read More

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Monica Foster July 30, 2019

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