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Jan. 6, 2020

Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market

When closing out another year, it’s normal to wonder what’s ahead for the housing market. Though there will be future inventory issues, we expect interest rates to stay low and appreciation to continue.  

Here’s what three experts are saying we’ll likely see in 2020:

Danielle Hale, …

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Jan. 2, 2020

Why You Shouldn’t “For Sale By Owner”

Rising home prices coupled with the current inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their homes on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might be hard to execute well for the vast majority of sellers.

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Jan. 1, 2020

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them.

When …

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Dec. 23, 2019

2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation

 

Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year:

 

 

Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their …

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Dec. 23, 2019

The Biggest Issue Facing Housing Next Year

This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation.  But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage. There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. …

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Dec. 19, 2019

5 Reasons to Sell This Winter

Below are five compelling reasons to list your house this winter.

1. Demand Is Strong

The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able …

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Dec. 19, 2019

Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home

Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business Insider on the benefits of owning real estate:

1. Real …

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Dec. 17, 2019

The True Cost of Not Owning Your Home

There are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership has been a part of the long-standing American dream.

Realtor.com reported that:

     “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term …

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Oct. 25, 2019

Questions to Ask When Interviewing Realtors

If you’re looking for an agent to help you buy or sell a home, always ask these three questions before you hire them.

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What does it take …

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Sept. 12, 2019

3 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Should Avoid at All Costs

If you want your listing to succeed in today’s market, avoid these three common mistakes.

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There are a lot of ways to succeed when selling a house, …

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