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Dreaming of a Luxury Home? Now’s the Time!

March 19, 2018 - Home Buying
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! Recently, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing released its Luxury Market Report which showed that [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 19, 2018

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition

March 16, 2018 - Home Buying
Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019. The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low right [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 16, 2018

Moving up Is MORE Affordable Now Than Almost Any Other Time in 40 Years

March 15, 2018 - Home Buying
If you are considering selling your current home, to either move up to a larger home or into a home in an area that better suits your current family needs, great news was just revealed. Last week, Trulia posted a [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 15, 2018

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In

March 14, 2018 - Home Buying
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 14, 2018

You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think!

March 13, 2018 - Home Buying
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 13, 2018

4 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Buy a Home!

March 12, 2018 - Home Buying
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 12, 2018

Know Before You Look – Closing Costs Guide For Buyers

March 13, 2017 - Home Buying
Many home buyers know about having a down payment but they often forget about closing costs, roughly 6% of the purchase price. These include title insurance, appraisals and other fees associated with your loan (if not paying cash). So before [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 13, 2017

Builder Confidence Hits 11-Year High

March 9, 2017 - New Construction
New construction for single family homes as long been the solution to the inventory shortage in our area. Economic conditions have caused builder confidence to be the highest it has been in 11 years. Now is a great time to [...] Read More
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Monica Foster March 9, 2017

Differences in Home Crushes between Men and Women

February 9, 2017 - Home Buying, Home Selling
According to Realtor.com 70% of Home Buyers admit to having a "House Crush" - a home they liked so much they had to have it. Understanding what attracts men and women to certain homes can help you find the perfect [...] Read More
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Monica Foster February 9, 2017

The Impact of Homeownership on Educational Achievement

February 9, 2017 - Home Buying, Home Ownership
The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled 'Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief that most Americans hold: “Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy and is the aspiration [...] Read More
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