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Do You Prefer the Charm of an Existing Home?

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January 22, 2019 - General Information
When homebuyers begin their research, they want to see all their available options! In many cases, they will include both new construction and existing homes in their search; but is a new construction home really the house of their dreams? [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 22, 2019

The Difference Having a Professional on Your Side Makes

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January 21, 2019 - General Information
In today’s fast-paced world, where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, with the addition [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 21, 2019

What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?

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January 18, 2019 - General Information
Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 18, 2019

Last Chance! Homes are a Bargain Compared to Historic Norms

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January 17, 2019 - General Information
A loaf of bread used to be a nickel. A movie ticket was a dime.  Not anymore. Houses were also much less expensive than they are now. Inflation raised the price of all three of those items, along with the [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 17, 2019

Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

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January 15, 2019 - General Information
Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 15, 2019

Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step!

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January 14, 2019 - General Information
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 14, 2019

The Cost Across Time

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January 11, 2019 - General Information
Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to climb to 5.0% by this time next year according to [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 11, 2019

Is the Recent Dip in Interest Rates Here to Stay?

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January 9, 2019 - General Information
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed consistently throughout 2018 until the middle of November. After that point, rates returned to levels that we saw in August to close out the year at 4.55%, according to Freddie Mac’s [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 9, 2019

Buying A Vacation Property? Now Is A Good Time!

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January 8, 2019 - General Information
Every year around this time, many homeowners begin the process of preparing their homes in case of extreme winter weather. Some others skip winter all together by escaping to their vacation homes in a warmer climate. For those homeowners staying [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 8, 2019

Belief in Homeownership as an Investment is Far from Dead

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January 3, 2019 - General Information
Following last year’s real estate market was like riding a rollercoaster. The market started off strong in 2018 and then softened before finishing with a mild flurry. However, one thing that did not waiver was America’s belief that owning a home [...] Read More
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Monica Foster January 3, 2019
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