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14 Dec 5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage payment deferral options, creating much-needed relief in these challenging...

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11 Dec Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are four ways to make sure you’re positioned for success when making a home purchase, even when the scale tips toward sellers. Let’s connect to make sure you’re armed for...

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10 Dec Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season

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If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure...

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09 Dec Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above historic annual averages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA),...

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08 Dec An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction, the nation’s job recovery has slowed. The consensus reaction is best exemplified by a quote from Glassdoor Senior Economist, Daniel Zhao: “We saw positive job...

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07 Dec How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Luxury Market by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “Working from home is a positive factor in demand for vacation homes.” Buyers are...

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07 Dec 8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness

Posted at 01:18h in Blog, entertaining, Fall, Home Improvement by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring - and that may be more true than ever this year. But there is, indeed, joy to be found in the quieter months of the year. While the trend may have come and...

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06 Dec 3 Keys to Non-Traditional Holiday Decor

Posted at 16:19h in Blog, decorating, holidays, Home Improvement by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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The holidays are a time when sprucing up your home hits an all-time high, but it can be difficult to find festive decorations that match your style. While there is nothing wrong with snowmen, Santa figurines and lots of red and green, it’s OK to...

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04 Dec The Path to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the way in our local area. ...

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03 Dec A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases,...

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