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03/03/2017

After looking at the median incomes and the cost of living in 50 cities across the country, the study determined that after covering their ordinary expenses, residents of Virginia Beach have an extra $16,072 left over in their annual budgets.

03/03/2017

Virginia Beach, VA, is a well-known tourist destination for its 14 miles of beautiful public beaches, 3-mile boardwalk, and over 60 blocks of oceanfront fun, from arcades and amusement park rides - to restaurants serving delicious fresh seafood and a well-known reputation for a vibrant nightlife!

And while it is easy to drop some serious cash on the countless activities, events, shopping, and attractions in this bustling oceanfront city, there are many free activities that are easy on the budget. Check out these free and nearly free Virginia Beach attraction and adventure ideas!

03/03/2017

According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll, Americans who have money to set aside for the next 10 years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment. Read more: http://bit.ly/2aNpf4i

03/02/2017

If you relate to this blog on any level, take it as a sign that you are ready to take the first step toward buying your first home.

03/02/2017

Whether you're a buyer, REALTOR®, or builder, don’t jump so fast to the cash option. There are strategies to consider.
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03/02/2017

03/02/2017

Though credit inquiries account for about 10% of a credit score, it could play a major role in your credit score and chance of approval.
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03/02/2017

Highlights:

• Sales of existing homes reached the highest pace in a decade at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million.
• January marked the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains as the median home price rose 7.1% to $228,900.
• NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say, “Much of the country saw robust sales activity last month as strong hiring and improved consumer confidence at the end of last year appear to have sparked considerable interest in buying a home."

03/02/2017

Home values will appreciate by 4.4% over the course of 2017, 3.4% in 2018, 2.8% in 2019, 2.7% in 2020, and 2.8% in 2021. That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.22% over the next 5 years.
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03/02/2017

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph shows in this article, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost nine years – an increase of almost 50%.
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