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Archives for October 2023

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Takeaways Consider these three critical factors when deciding between renting and buying a home. Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing wealth over time. If you’re ready to enjoy the advantages of owning a home, let’s connect to discuss your options. Homeownership had much to do Continue Reading

Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership

Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has many financial benefits. One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a great way to build wealth and gain financial stability. Continue Reading

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will finish the year strong. Even though you may have heard talk that prices would drop 5, 10, or even 20% this year, that hasn’t happened. The Continue Reading

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

Many people distanced themselves from their loved ones during the pandemic for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools opened. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren, who may have gotten sick from school. Now that the pandemic has passed, many grandparents want more than ever to be near their Continue Reading

Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have

Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. However, finding the perfect listing agent to work with you is the key to a successful sale. A listing agent, also known as a seller's agent, helps market and sell your house while advocating for you every step of the way. But how do you know you've found the perfect match in an agent? Continue Reading

How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Takeaways If you’re considering buying a home this year, consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple. If you’re wondering if buying a home is a good idea, remember rising home values could grow your net worth with time. Continue Reading

Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

The increasing effects of natural disasters lead to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains:  “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on property portfolios, homeowners, and Continue Reading

Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, knowing what led other people to make that decision can be helpful. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop renting or recognition that homeownership is a smart Continue Reading

Home Prices Are Not Falling

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices would crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and posted headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made many people doubt the strength of the residential real estate market. If it made you question if you should delay your plans to move, Continue Reading

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