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21 May Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now stands at its highest rating in survey...

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20 May Should I Move or Refinance?

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The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real...

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19 May Sellers Are Ready To Enter the Housing Market

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One of the biggest questions in real estate today is, “When will sellers return to the housing market?” An ongoing shortage of home supply has created a hyper-competitive environment for hopeful buyers, leading to the ultimate sellers’ market. However, as the economy continues to improve...

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18 May Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold

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Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings. In an article...

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17 May Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

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When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a...

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14 May When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an agent manages for you include listing and...

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13 May Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert

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Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a result,...

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12 May It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Distressed Properties, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferral options will...

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11 May Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate

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It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to...

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10 May 3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now

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There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your...

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