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5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling!

Whether you are buying or selling a home it can be quite an adventurous journey, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or […]

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#1 Answer to the Housing Shortage: New Construction

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction / By Corinne Geiger

The biggest challenge to today’s housing market is the shortage of housing inventory for sale. A normal market would see a six-month supply of homes for sale. Currently, that number is below four months. This is the major reason home prices have continued to appreciate at higher levels than historic averages.

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4 Tips for Effectively Making an Offer

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true!

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Do You Know the Cost of NOT Owning Your Home?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue renting! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed.

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What You Need to Know About Qualifying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

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.

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3 Reasons the Housing Market is NOT in a Bubble

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

With housing prices appreciating at levels that far exceed historical norms, some are fearful that the market is heading for another bubble. To alleviate that fear, we just need to look back at the reasons that caused the bubble ten years ago.

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Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds.

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Is 2017 the Year to Move Up to Your Dream Home? If So, Do It Early!

For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

If you are considering moving up to your dream home, it may be better to do it earlier in the year than later. The two components of your monthly mortgage payment (home prices and interest rates) are both projected to increase as the year moves forward, and interest rates may increase rather dramatically. Here are some predictions on where rates will be by the end of the year:

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Buying a Home? Do You Know the Lingo?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process. To start you on your path with confidence, we have compiled a list of some of the most common terms used when buying a home.

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Get All the Facts about PMI

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase a home with a down payment below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).