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16 Oct Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):  That can feel...

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13 Oct The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some HighlightsWhen deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors.Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time.If you’re ready to enjoy the advantages of owning a home, connect with...

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12 Oct Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Buying Myths, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know...

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11 Oct The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023

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Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and...

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10 Oct Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

Posted at 10:30h in Baby Boomers, Blog, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren who may have gotten...

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09 Oct Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, For Sellers, Selling Myths by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. But the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known...

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06 Oct How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity.On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time. If you’re wondering if buying...

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05 Oct Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains: “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges...

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04 Oct Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

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Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup:“When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple:...

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03 Oct Home Prices Are Not Falling

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a...

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