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3 Things to Know in the Housing Market Today!

Erin Rose

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3 Things to Know in the Housing Market Today!

A lot is happening in the world, and it’s having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and...

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Renting or Owning, What Is Better for You?

Erin Rose

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Renting or Owning, What Is Better for You?

In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent...

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The Feeling You Get from Owning Your Home

Erin Rose

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The Feeling You Get from Owning Your Home

We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more...

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How Homeownership Delivers Unsurpassed Family Wealth

Erin Rose

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How Homeownership Delivers Unsurpassed Family Wealth

There are many financial benefits to homeownership, but probably none more important than its ability to create family wealth. How...

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Erin Rose

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4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer

Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price...

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The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Erin Rose

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The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: June is National Homeownership Month! Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way...

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The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

Erin Rose

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The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a...

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Erin Rose

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Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise

As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them...

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2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

Erin Rose

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2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However,...

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The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price [INFOGRAPHIC]

Erin Rose

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The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging....

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4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America

Erin Rose

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4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between...

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Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!

Erin Rose

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Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!

According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some...

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Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!

Erin Rose

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Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!

In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a...

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Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

Erin Rose

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Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: ATTOM Data Solutions conducted an analysis of more than 29 million single family home and condo sales over the past...

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What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

Erin Rose

1 min read

What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing...

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Erin Rose

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4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a...

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New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers

Erin Rose

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New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers

Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers...

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A Lack of Inventory Continues to Impact the Housing Market

Erin Rose

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A Lack of Inventory Continues to Impact the Housing Market

The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values...

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Mainstream Concerns about an Economic Slowdown Revisited

Erin Rose

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Mainstream Concerns about an Economic Slowdown Revisited

Recently, we reported that many believe a recession could happen within the next two years. We explained that 70% of economists and...

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Erin Rose

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The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment

If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down...

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