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Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most ‘educated’ decisions you can make! A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you ...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?The latest Existing Home Sales Report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that home sales have decreased for four consecutive months and are at their slowest pace in over two years. This has some industr...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today’s real estate market. Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe that we may be doomed to repeat oursel...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that home sales will increase nicely in 2019. Below is a chart depicting the projections of each entity for the remainder of 2018, as well as for 20...

There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s.As Entrepreneur Magazine,...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?Some Highlights: The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West. The ‘biggest bang for your buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, y...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?Last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According to the report: There are more price cuts now than a year ago in over two-thirds of the nation’s ...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?You read that right! First-time buyers across the country are getting creative when it comes to saving the necessary down payment to buy a home.Many couples are asking their wedding guests to contribute to their “Down Payment Fun...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House Hunters,...

Download your HOME SEARCH appWhat’s my HOME WORTH in today’s market?Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was recently released.The study reve...