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Doing research before moving to a new city, a new neighborhood or simply, where the best opportunities may lie for home buyers and sellers; I am here to help.
Should I Rent or Should I Buy?
Some Highlights It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, won’t see a return […]
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Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble
With so much talk about an economic slowdown, some people are asking if the housing market is heading for a crash like the one in 2008. To really understand what’s happening with real estate today, it’s important to lean on the experts for reliable information. Here’s why economists and industry experts say the housing market […]
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now?
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision. The Future of Home Price Appreciation Each quarter, […]
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Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the […]
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The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers
Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year […]
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Home prices are still appreciating
The housing market is not in a correction. Forbes defines a correction as a 10-20% decline in value. Home prices are still appreciating, and experts project that will continue, just at a more moderate pace. In other words, home prices won’t fall, so there isn’t a correction. Have questions about the housing market? Contact me […]
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Pre-Approval Is a Strategic Move When You’re Buying a Home (Video)
Getting pre-approved is a great opening play as a homebuyer. Let’s connect so you have a strategy in place that helps you feel confident in your home search.
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Homeownership Is Still the American Dream (Video)
Americans rank homeownership as the top sign of financial success. Let’s connect if you’re dreaming of buying a home this year. #homeownership #Americandream #financialsuccess
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Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move
Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To […]
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