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03 Aug How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

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When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here's what you need to know.The...

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02 Aug How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

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If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of...

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01 Aug Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

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Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you...

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31 Jul Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

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While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of...

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28 Jul Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some HighlightsIf you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market.Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right.Connect with a real estate agent if you want...

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27 Jul Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

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Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of...

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26 Jul Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

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While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak...

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25 Jul Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

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If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how...

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24 Jul Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Distressed Properties, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you're considering buying a home. It’s important to understand the context...

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21 Jul Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some HighlightsAccording to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more.Owning real estate means more than just having a home—it’s an investment in your future. That’s because it’s...

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