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7 Jan 2020

Renovations on the Agenda For 2020? Here Are the Ones That Will Get You The Most ROI!

Top Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: If you’re planning on selling your house in 2020, these are the top renovations that will give you the highest Return on your Investment. Regardless of how long you’re planning on staying in your current home, it’s smart to be aware of which home renovations add the […]

6 Jan 2020

What Are The Top 3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home in 2020?

3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year Outside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home this year instead of waiting. 1. Buying a Home is a Great Investment Several reports indicate that real estate is […]

2 Jan 2020

Using Local Professionals Makes a HUGE Difference When Buying a Home.

Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference [INFOGRAPHIC] Buying a home can be a very exciting time in your life, if you use the right people to help. Many people start their home search on-line, which isn’t a bad idea. The problem that can arise is when you don’t use local […]

18 Dec 2019

Home Buyers Are in The Market This Winter!

Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index, which tracks the average number of appointments […]

10 Dec 2019

What Does The Housing Market Look Like Over The Past Year?

A 365 Day Difference in Homeownership Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them: Refinance: If you already own a home, you may want to decide […]

9 Dec 2019

Going Into 2020, Are You In Need of a Bigger Home?

Is A Bigger House Within Your Budget? At this time of year, many families come together to celebrate the season. It’s also the time when many realize their homes are just not quite big enough to host all of their guests and loved ones. Are you one of those homeowners dreaming for a larger space […]

25 Nov 2019

Think the Housing Market is Slow in Winter? Think Again! Here Are 7 Reasons to List Your Home During the Holidays!

7 Reasons to List Your House This Holiday Season Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to list their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why listing your house now or keeping […]

20 Nov 2019

It’s Fall / Winter. YES, There Are Still Buyers Looking To Purchase Your Home!

Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home? Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below:With inventory being one of the biggest […]

19 Nov 2019

Here Are Some Benefits of Owning a Home

Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate: 1. Real estate diversifies your income […]

18 Nov 2019

Still Renting? Look How How Much It’s Costing You.

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is clear. Every market is different. […]