Hope Is on the Horizon for Today’s Housing Shortage
The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy.
The Right Expert Will Guide You Through This Unprecedented Market
In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home.
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Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams?
- If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s likely high demand for your current house, and today’s low mortgage rates can help you afford your dream home.
- If you’re ready to upgrade to a home that matches your changing needs, reach out to a local real estate professional today.
Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse.
Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand
Home price appreciation continues to accelerate.
In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed.
Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs.
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Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home.
- If you’re thinking of buying a home, it might just help you find the stability, community, and comfort you’ve been searching for over the past year.
- Reach out to a local real estate professional today to determine if homeownership is the right next step for you.
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house?
What’s Motivating People To Move Right Now?
This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons.
6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month
Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in.
We Remember, Today and Always
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Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea.
- Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has dropped to just 17 short days.
- If you’re looking to sell your house quickly and on the best possible terms, today’s market can’t be beat. Reach out to a local real estate professional to discuss how to secure a speedy, top-dollar sale for your house.
How Misunderstandings About Affordability Could Cost You
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly.
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home.
Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading?
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year.
3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities.
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Some Highlights
- For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans.
- Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest rating in survey history.
- Contact a local professional if you’re ready to make real estate your best investment this year.
Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high.
Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market
One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?”
Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks.
Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses.
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When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional.
- The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and marketing your house, handling legal documentation, negotiating with all parties, and navigating local laws and regulations.
- If you’re ready to sell while the market is in your favor, reach out to a local real estate advisor to make sure you have the professional expertise you need every step of the way.
Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates.
It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments.
