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Some Highlights: The inventory of existing homes for sale has dropped year-over-year for the last 29 consecutive months and is now at a 3.9-month supply. Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.48 million, the highest pace since June of this year, but down 0.9% from October 2016. NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence

Bubble Alert! Is it Getting Too Easy to Get a Mortgage?

November 23, 2017

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

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There is little doubt that it is easier to get a home mortgage today than it was last year. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, shows that mortgage credit has become more available in each of the last several years. In fact, in just the last year: More buyers

Access is an Important Factor in Getting Your House SOLD!

November 22, 2017

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Condition,

Homeowners: Your House Must Be Sold TWICE

November 21, 2017

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for

How This ONE Thing Can Help You Sell Your Home Quicker

November 20, 2017

For Sellers, Uncategorized, Video Blog

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If you want to sell your home quickly, there is one thing you should consider doing to make that happen. Clean! Use a Professional Many sellers don’t think about this one aspect. However, cleaning your home, particularly letting a professional do so, can make a huge difference. Buyers walk in and are awed. Even older

Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]

November 18, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most “Return On Investment” (ROI). While big projects like adding a bathroom or a complete remodel of a

Your Friends Are Crazy Wrong If They’re Telling You Not to Buy

November 17, 2017

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sense from an affordability standpoint. They are wrong!

Feeling ‘Stuck in Place’? You Aren’t Alone… And There’s Hope!

November 16, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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Whether you are a renter who is searching for your dream home or a homeowner who feels like your only option is to renovate, you have at least one thing in common: feeling stuck in place. According to data from the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the average amount of

7 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season

November 14, 2017

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are seven great reasons not to wait: Relocation buyers are

5 Reasons Homeownership Makes ‘Cents’

November 8, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

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The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the US homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Today we want to talk about the top 5 financial reasons