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24 Jul Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

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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]

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

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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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20 Jul Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

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

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You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term...

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19 Jul Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

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

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If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.  But, there’s one thing that’s historically...

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17 Jul Home Prices Are Rebounding

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

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If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop...

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13 Jul How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

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Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want...

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11 Jul Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble...

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07 Jul The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some HighlightsDownsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.Downsizing could help cut down on your expenses and your equity can fuel your move.If you’re thinking about...

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05 Jul Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

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If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved...

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04 Jul Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

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

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Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel...

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