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Home Sales Have Risen to 26 Percent This Year Over Last

Home Sales Have Risen to 26 Percent This Year Over Last

April 14, 2021

The pandemic has presented certain challenges in buying and selling real estate—but those challenges have done nothing to slow home sales.According to data from the National Association of REALTORS® (outlined in a recent article from REALTOR® Magazine), home sales in the United States increased a whopping 25.8 percent from November...

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Get Help Buying A Home With New Federally Backed Loan Limits in 2021

Get Help Buying A Home With New Federally Backed Loan Limits in 2021

April 07, 2021

Home prices have been steadily increasing in 2020—and as home prices increased, many buyers found they needed larger mortgages in order to purchase homes. But because there’s a limit on conforming loans, many buyers either had to explore alternative loan options (which often carry a higher interest rate) or look...

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Record Growth in Home Appreciation Since 2014

Record Growth in Home Appreciation Since 2014

February 17, 2021

When COVID hit in March, it brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill. But as the pandemic went on, more buyers hit the market—and that demand, combined with historically low inventory, has driven the fastest home price appreciation the country has seen in years.According to data from real...

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Let it go! 8 seller beliefs that no longer hold true today

Let it go! 8 seller beliefs that no longer hold true today

August 31, 2020

When it comes to real estate, people still hold on to a host of tired, old-school beliefs that are hard to shake off. But to ensure a successful sale, agents need to educate their sellers on how the process actually works today. Here's howBY CARA AMEERAugust 18, 2020Despite the abundance...

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8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

April 23, 2020

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are eight reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.1....

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Why You Shouldn’t Let A Website Tell You Your Home’s Value

Why You Shouldn’t Let A Website Tell You Your Home’s Value

October 19, 2019

Picture this…There’s an inexperienced real estate agent in your town.He hasn’t sold any homes yet.He wants to drum up some business.So, he climbs up onto your roof and paints what he estimates to be the value of your home.He feels like this could be a win-win:YOU get to know the...

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7 Things That Can Go Wrong If You Hire The Wrong Real Estate Agent

7 Things That Can Go Wrong If You Hire The Wrong Real Estate Agent

October 07, 2018

Buying a home is the biggest investment you’ll likely ever make, and it has all sorts of implications for your personal and financial future. This is why it’s so important to work with the right agent.Too many people don’t realize just how much can go wrong if they make the...

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Why “Now” Is The Best Time To Buy Your First Home

Why “Now” Is The Best Time To Buy Your First Home

April 17, 2017

Ask any real estate agent if now is a good time to buy a home. Chances are good you’ll probably get the impression that it’s the perfect time to buy a house. Makes sense, right? Most agents wouldn’t want to discourage anyone from buying a house. However, it’s almost impossible...

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