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    • The Surprising Profile of the Real Estate Investor

      Over 10% of all residential homes are purchased by investors, and that number continues to rise. Who are these investors? Many have speculated that the large institutional conglomerates such as Blackstone, American Homes 4 Rent, and Colony Starwood dominate investor purchases. However, a special report on investor home buying by CoreLogic, Don’t Call it a […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • What a Difference a Year Makes for Sellers

      Over the last few years, many sellers have been hesitant to put their houses on the market because they feared not being able to find another home to buy. We’ve reported on inventory shortages in the past, and it’s been a constant concern for potential buyers throughout recent years. New research shows the inventory concern […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • Should I Refinance My Home?

      With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but here are three of the most common ones: Lower your interest […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • Home Price Appreciation Forecast

      Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond. We’ve gathered current data from the industry’s most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The Home Price Expectation Survey – A survey of over 100 […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • Is Your First Home Now Within Your Grasp? [INFOGRAPHIC]

      Some Highlights:

      • According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds.
      • According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32.
      • More and more “old millennials” (25-36) are realizing that homeownership is within their grasp now!
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment

      The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019  Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine percent.The Fed’s survey also showed that when the results are broken down by age, education, income, […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • 4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

      Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to sell their home. For those with children, they may want to be in their new home for the beginning of the school year. If […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

    • 5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent

      Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing wealth in a variety of ways, with tax advantages, greater financial flexibility due to secured borrowing, built-in […]
      Written by Annette Bohannon

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