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Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]
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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 you the most “Return On Investment” (ROI).
Wh…
Veterans Affairs Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Since the creation of the VA Home Loans Program, 22 million veterans have been able to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
So far in 2017, $188 billion has been loaned to veterans and their families through the program.
VA …
The Difference an Hour Makes in Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]
Every Hour in the US Housing Market:
624 Homes Sell
347 Homes Regain Positive Equity
Median Home Values Go Up $1.13
Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Unless You Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home, which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts:
40% of millennials who purchased homes this year hav…
Read MoreThe Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.8%)…
4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale! Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available!
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housin…
The Mortgage Process: What You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights:
- Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%.
- You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit.
- Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.
Should I Buy a Home Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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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 rise to 4.4% by next year.
CoreL…
Lack of Existing Home Inventory Slows Sales Heading into Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report.
First-time homebuyers made up 31% of all sales in August.
Homes are selling quickly with 51% of homes on the market for less than …
Top 5 Reasons Why Millennials Choose to Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:
- “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
- The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%.
- Many millennials who rent a home or apartment prior to buying their own homes dream of the day that they will be able to paint the walls whatever color they’d like, or renovate an outdated part of their living space.
How Supply and Demand Impacts Real Estate Home Values [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights:
- The concept of supply & demand is a simple one. The best time to sell something is when the supply of that item is low & the demand for that item is high!
- Anything under a 6-month supply is a seller’s market!
- Nationally, there has not been a 6-months inventory supply since August 2012!
- Inventory levels differ depending on the area of the country and price range, so let’s get together to discuss the exact market conditions in our area.
Top 5 A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:
- Hiring a real estate professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house, is one of the most ‘educated’ decisions you can make!
- A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
- Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions & can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family!