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Homeowners: Your House Must Be Sold TWICE

By |2017-11-20T11:00:04-07:00November 20th, 2017|Categories: For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for [...]

Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2017-11-17T11:00:32-07:00November 17th, 2017|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most “Return On Investment” (ROI). While big projects like adding a bathroom or a complete remodel of a [...]

Your Friends Are Crazy Wrong If They’re Telling You Not to Buy

By |2017-11-16T11:00:16-07:00November 16th, 2017|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sense from an affordability standpoint. They are wrong! [...]

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 [...]