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What Makes a House a Home For You?

[ad_1] We frequently talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling…
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Buyers Are Looking for Your Home, Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.32 million and have increased on a monthly basis for the last two months. The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6-months needed for a…
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4 Quick Reasons NOT to Fear a Housing Crash

[ad_1] There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the real estate market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago. Here are four reasons…
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Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream

[ad_1] As we head into 2019, many news outlets and housing experts warn that the housing market may slow down. Over the last six years, the inventory of homes for sale has been near historic lows, which has been the force behind increasing…
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No Bubble Here! How New Mortgage Standards Are Helping

[ad_1] Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the…
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Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap in 2019

[ad_1] Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting your current home but have dreams of homeownership, your plan for the new year may include buying, and you wouldn’t be alone! According…
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How to Simply Increase Your Family Wealth by Paying for Housing

[ad_1] Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your…
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What If I Wait A Year to Buy a Home?

[ad_1] National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates. As a seller,…
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The Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing…
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2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?

[ad_1] Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen during the crash, some are…
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Where Are Interest Rates Headed in 2019?

[ad_1] The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your…
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Homeowners Aged 65+ Have 48x More Net Worth Than Renters

[ad_1] Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data covers responses from 2013-2016. The study revealed that…