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March 2020
Entry Level Home Homeowners Are In The Drivers Seat
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One thing helping homeowners right now is price appreciation, especially in the entry-level market. In the latest Home Price Insights report, CoreLogic reveals how home prices increased by 4% year-over-year and projects prices will rise 5.2% by December 2020. Why is this good news for the homeowners? When prices appreciate, …
Why Buy In A 55 and Older Neighborhood?
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There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting the fact that our eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, it helps to …
Yes, You Can Still Afford A Home!
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The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price …
Don’t Panic! Past Stock Markets Reactions Are A Great Indicator
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Don’t panic. Last week’s stock market correction caused a lot of concern. Here’s what we know: 1. In the last 5 virus outbreaks, the stock market reacted. 2. After the reactions, the market returned. 3. A stock market correction does not = housing crisis. This isn’t a time …
Quarantined But Feeling Good? Get Busy Working On Your Home!
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Working from home has taken on a whole new meaning in the age of Coronavirus. Often it means doing your job at home rather than driving to the office but it is also a great time to start working ON your home and catching up on all those “honey do” …