Guide to Buying or Selling During the Holidays
For home buyers and sellers wanting to get settled in a new home in the new year, here are a few things to keep in mind if you are buying or selling during the holidays:
Buyers:
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If you are considering purchasing a home, it is smart to find out the age of the different appliances and systems that come with the property. Replacing appliances is expensive, so it is a good idea to have an appliance replacement plan when you move into a new home. The first step is to make a list of the appliances ...
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The housing crisis is finally in the rearview mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures & short sales) are at their lowest mark in over 8 years. This has been, and will continue to be, a great year for real estate.
However, there is one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: a lack of housing inventory. According to ...
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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 decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are six great reasons not to wait:
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From a purely economic perspective, this is one of the best times in American history to buy a home. Black Night Financial Services discusses this in their most recent Monthly Mortgage Monitor.
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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 are married and have a family. Others may think they are too young. And still, others might think their current income would never enable them to qualify for a mortgage.
We want to share what the typical first-time homebuyer actually looks like based on the National Association ...
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Buying to Renovate? Keep these tips in mind!
Because many areas are experiencing severe inventory shortages some buyers decide to buy something that isn’t quite perfect now, but they plan to make it perfect through renovation. If you are in that category, here are some things to keep in mind:
Why Watching Interest Rates Can Help Your Bottom Line
Depending on your age, you may or may not remember when mortgage interest rates soared to 18.45% in October of 1981. Can you imagine? It is 1981 and you want to buy a home that is valued at $100,000. You put down 20%, but your mortgage payment is still $1,235.08 per month ...
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We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now continues to be a great time to sell your house.
Let’s look at the data covered by the latest Pending Home Sales Report and Existing Home Sales Report.
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