Monthly Archives: June 2018

Are You Wondering if You Can Buy Your First Home?

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they … Continue reading

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You DO NOT Need 20% Down to Buy Your Home NOW!

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of … Continue reading

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4 Reasons to Sell this Summer

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under … Continue reading

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Homes are More Affordable in 44 out of 50 States

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However, if we compare housing … Continue reading

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t FSBO

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are … Continue reading

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Top 4 Home Renovations for Max RIO

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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Parents Say Kids’ Opinion Matters When Buying a New Home

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll and released by SunTrust Mortgage found that “55% of homeowners with a child under the age of 18 at the time when they purchased their home said that … Continue reading

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When is a Good Time to Rent? Not Now!

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks whether or not it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands … Continue reading

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Did Tax Reform Kill the Luxury Market? NOT SO FAR!

Reprinted from Keeping Current Matters The new tax code limits the deduction of state and local property taxes, as well as income or sales taxes, to a total of $10,000. When the tax reform legislation was put into law at … Continue reading

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4 Biggest Obstacles Homeowners Face When Selling a House on Their Own

Reprinted from RIS Media’s Housecall By Meghan Belnap When it comes to selling a home, most folks believe they can do it on their own. Whether they’re trying to save money or simply want greater control over the process, these … Continue reading

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