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Feeling ‘Stuck in Place’? You Aren’t Alone… And There’s Hope!

By |2017-11-15T11:00:50-07:00November 15th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Whether you are a renter who is searching for your dream home or a homeowner who feels like your only option is to renovate, you have at least one thing in common: feeling stuck in place. According to data from the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the average amount of [...]

5 Reasons Homeownership Makes ‘Cents’

By |2020-05-15T13:37:00-07:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the US homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Today we want to talk about the top 5 financial reasons [...]

Multigenerational Households May Be the Answer to Price Increases

By |2020-05-15T13:37:00-07:00November 7th, 2017|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to an article by Realtor.com, “Nearly 1 in 5 Americans is now living in a multigenerational household – a household with two or more adult generations, or [...]

Low Inventory Causes Home Prices to Maintain Fast Growth

By |2017-11-06T11:00:37-07:00November 6th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest Quarterly Metro Home Price Report last week. The report revealed that severely lacking inventory across the country drained sales growth and kept home prices rising at a steady clip in nearly all metro areas. Home prices rose 5.3% over the last quarter across all metros. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at [...]

Why Sell Now Instead of Later? The Buyers are Out Now

By |2017-11-02T10:00:09-07:00November 2nd, 2017|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Each year, most homeowners wait until the spring to sell their houses because they believe that they can get a better deal during the normal spring buyer’s market. However, recently released data suggests that a seller’s best deal may be available right now. The concept of ‘supply & demand’ reveals that the best price for [...]

How to Save on a Mortgage Payment Whether Buying or Selling

By |2020-05-15T13:37:00-07:00October 26th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

In Trulia’s recent report, Rent vs. Buy: Roommate Edition, they examined the impact that renting with a roommate has in determining whether it is more expensive to rent or buy. The study explains: “Since we started keeping track in 2012, it’s been a better deal to buy than rent in America’s largest housing markets – and [...]

The #1 Reason to List Your House, NOW!

By |2017-10-25T10:00:42-07:00October 25th, 2017|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that sales rose 0.7% month-over-month, but remain 1.5% lower than they were a year ago. Some may look at these numbers and think that now is not a good time to sell their house, but in fact, [...]

Hiring an Agent to Sell Your House May Cost You NOTHING!

By |2017-10-19T10:00:56-07:00October 19th, 2017|Categories: For Sellers, FSBO's, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

There is no doubt that it is easier to sell your house when using the services of a local real estate professional. The agent will provide: Greater exposure to more buyers The skills of a professional negotiator A layer of protection from possible legal liabilities Professional guidance in navigating any pitfalls that may arise A [...]