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05 Nov Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says. Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up...

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04 Nov Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Short Sales by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this...

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03 Nov Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded,...

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02 Nov Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: “Housing demand remains...

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01 Nov Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent....

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29 Oct The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Some Highlights Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on your agent to...

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28 Oct Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no...

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27 Oct Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. There are many reasons for the limited number of...

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26 Oct There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end...

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25 Oct Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

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Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to stand out in the...

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