Monthly Archives: November 2017

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Own Home

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for … Continue reading

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Low Interest Rates Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying … Continue reading

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Homeowners: Your House Must Be Sold TWICE

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve … Continue reading

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Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net … Continue reading

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Your Friends Are Crazy Wrong If They’re Telling You Not to Buy

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right … Continue reading

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7 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market … Continue reading

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Don’t Wait: Buying Will Cost More in Just One Year

Reprinted from RIS Media By Suzanne De Vita Are you on the fence about owning a home? It may be better to buy now than wait. The nation’s median home value is expected to grow by $6,275 to $208,975 just … Continue reading

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How to Make an Open Floor Plan Work for You

Reprinted from HouseCall By Monica Thomas Once a trend, open floor plans have become a staple of most modern homes. An open floor plan generally means the living room, kitchen, and dining room are combined into a large space or … Continue reading

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Multigenerational Households May be the Answer To Price Increases

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matter Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to an article by Realtor.com, “Nearly 1 … Continue reading

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