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    • 4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

      Some Highlights:

      • Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings.
      • Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market.
      • Homes are still selling relatively quickly, averaging 31 days on the market.
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home

      One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to the principal balance of your mortgage. Each month you owe less on the home. The difference between the value of the home and […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs

      When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what they mean for you. According to a recent article on realtor.com, “In a nutshell, an HOA helps ensure that your community looks […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range

      Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and shares the increase in each one. CoreLogic’s Home Price Index (HPI) Report revealed, “National home prices increased 3.6% year over year in July 2019 and are forecast to increase 5.4% from July 2019 to July 2020.” They also […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

      Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will be able to tell you how […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

      Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will be able to tell you how […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

      With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the experts disagree with this perspective. Here is a table showing the […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

    • What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

      With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the experts disagree with this perspective. Here is a table showing the […]
      Written by Keeley Ryan

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