What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on July 15, 2021 in Buying a Home
Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]
Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers.
Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on July 13, 2021 in Buying a Home
Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home
Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home
You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on July 2, 2021 in Buying a Home
5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer
5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on July 1, 2021 in Buying a Home
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
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When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on June 30, 2021 in Buying a Home
Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on June 16, 2021 in Buying a Home
Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
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June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home.
If you’re thinking of buying a home, it might just help you ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on June 15, 2021 in Buying a Home
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house? Maybe it’s time to make a move. If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on June 14, 2021 in Buying a Home
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on June 9, 2021 in Buying a Home
Should I Move or Refinance?
Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on June 5, 2021 in Buying a Home
Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune
Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on May 21, 2021 in Buying a Home
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on May 15, 2021 in Buying a Home
Should I Buy Now or Wait? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Should I Buy Now or Wait? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again.
Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on May 14, 2021 in Buying a Home
Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on May 12, 2021 in Buying a Home
82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner.
Most ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on May 6, 2021 in Buying a Home
Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes
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. ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 22, 2021 in Buying a Home
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 19, 2021 in Buying a Home
Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes:
“The idea of a ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 13, 2021 in Buying a Home
What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 1, 2021 in Buying a Home
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 30, 2021 in Buying a Home