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04/18/2022

When it comes to marketing and selling your home, your local real estate agent is the expert! Whether you're still thinking it over or are ready to put your home on the market right away, it never hurts to reach out so your local agent can make sure you're getting the deal you deserve!

04/11/2022

Looking for some good reasons to buy a home? You’ll get to stay put, know what your mortgage payment will be and you can paint the walls whatever color you want! Those are three pretty great reasons, if you ask me.

04/16/2021

Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Checks May Help You Reach Your Homeownership Goals

If you're ready to buy your first home, your tax refund and stimulus savings may cover more of a down payment than you realize. Let's connect to discuss how these key savings could add up big for your homebuying goals this year.

04/16/2021

The vast majority of people believe buying a home is a better investment than buying stocks. Without a doubt, homeownership is still a key step in building your net worth. If you’re ready to become a homeowner, DM me to learn about the first steps to take in this exciting process.

04/15/2021

Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home

As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports, “Second homes (i.e., homes sold to buyers who are not going to occupy the home year-round, but use it as a vacation home, investment property, etc.) account for 15 percent of new single-family home sales.”

It’s not surprising that there’s an increase in demand for vacation homes. The majority of Americans are realizing they prefer to be around small groups, as shown in a recent survey from The Harris Poll. “Social distancing taught consumers new things about how they like to socialize; (75%) said, ‘during COVID social distancing I...

As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too. The National Association of Home Builders....

04/14/2021

93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes.
Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks?
In a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York notes that 93.3% of Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks.

The survey also shows a wide range of reasons why Americans feel that way, with the top answers being that housing prices are less volatile, it provides stability in a desired living environment, and for tax reasons.

The data show how strongly Americans believe in homeownership as an investment...

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes.

04/13/2021

Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes

Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. For some, this has spurred an interest in making a move to a home that better suits our changing needs. In a recent study on today’s homebuyer preferences, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) states, “When asked more specifically how the pandemic may have impacted their preference for home size…21% or about 1 out of every 5 buyers, do want a larger home now as a direct result of the health crisis, while another segment – 12% – would prefer a smaller one instead.”

It’s interesting that a significant portion of homeowners actually want less space. For those who own larger homes right now and have a desire to move, today’s housing market is full of...

Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares:

04/13/2021

4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure

There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen.

>>Almost 50% Leave Forbearance Already Caught Up on Payments
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), data through March 28 show that 48.9% of homeowners who have already left the program were current on their mortgage payments when they exited. This doesn’t mean that the over two million still in the plan will exit exactly the same way. It does, however, give us some insight into the possibilities.

>>The Banks Don’t Want the Houses Back
Banks have learned lessons from the crash of 2008. Lending institutions...

There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happe...

04/12/2021

Owning a home is one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. In fact, year after year, homeowners continue to have far more wealth than renters do. If you’re in a position to buy a home, there’s no doubt it’s one of the best investments you can make. DM me your questions about homeownership so we can get started on the process today.

04/12/2021

With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. DM me to learn more about why this is such good news for homeowners who are ready to sell.

04/11/2021

As Americans get vaccinated, more parts of our lives are returning to normal. If you’ve been delaying your plans in the housing market because of the pandemic, this is a great time to revisit those dreams. DM me with your questions today to take the first step toward your goals.