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Monthly Archives: December 2018

    Why You Should Not For Sale By Owner

    By Keeley Ryan | December 31, 2018

    In today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for most sellers. Here are the top five reasons:... Read More

    Where is the Housing Market Headed in 2019? [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By Keeley Ryan | December 28, 2018

    Some Highlights: ­Interest rates are projected to increase steadily throughout 2019, but buyers will still be able to lock in a rate lower than their parents or grandparents did when they bought their homes! Home prices will rise at a rate of 4.8% o... Read More

    24 Hours that Suddenly Improved the Market

    By Keeley Ryan | December 27, 2018

    This year started strong for real estate, but then the market began to soften. Home inventory in the starter and move-up categories dwindled to almost nothing, mortgage rates were projected to rise, and home sales have now decreased for several months in a row. To many, the outlook heading into 2019 appeared dim… at best.... Read More

    How to Save Thousands of Dollars in Interest on Your Mortgage

    By Keeley Ryan | December 26, 2018

    One of the most common loans you can get to buy a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. If the thought of paying for your home over the course of 30-years seems daunting, here are some easy ways to shorten that term which will actually end up saving you money over the life of... Read More

    Thank You for All Your Support

    By Keeley Ryan | December 25, 2018

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    What Makes a House a Home For You?

    By Keeley Ryan | December 24, 2018

    We frequently talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a... Read More

    Buyers Are Looking for Your Home, Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By Keeley Ryan | December 21, 2018

    Some Highlights: Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.32 million and have increased on a monthly basis for the last two months. The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6-months needed for a normal market and is... Read More

    4 Quick Reasons NOT to Fear a Housing Crash

    By Keeley Ryan | December 20, 2018

    There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the real estate market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago. Here are four reasons why today’s market is much different: 1. There are fewer foreclosures now than there were... Read More

    Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream

    By Keeley Ryan | December 19, 2018

    As we head into 2019, many news outlets and housing experts warn that the housing market may slow down. Over the last six years, the inventory of homes for sale has been near historic lows, which has been the force behind increasing home prices. This has been great news for sellers as many of them... Read More

    Why Houses DO NOT Sell in a Strong Market

    By Keeley Ryan | December 18, 2018

    As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. The Price Sometimes when the market is hot, homeowners attempt to set... Read More

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