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08 Jul Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for...

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07 Jul What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

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According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and...

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06 Jul How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

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It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners...

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05 Jul Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

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Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of...

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01 Jul Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. It’s also an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a...

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30 Jun If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

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It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real...

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29 Jun Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

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A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way,...

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28 Jun A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

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There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding...

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27 Jun Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

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You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real...

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24 Jun Why an Agent Is Essential When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights When it comes to pricing your house, there’s a lot to consider. The only way to ensure you price it right is by partnering with a local real estate professional. To find the best price, your agent balances current market demand, the values of homes...

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