Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 16, 2021 in General
Compass Curated April 2020
April 2020
Welcome to Compass Curated, a collection of our most prestigious properties across the country, delivered to your inbox each month.
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 13, 2021 in General
2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]
2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape.
Here’s a little ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 10, 2021 in General
Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra to give ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 8, 2021 in General
Americans See Major Home Equity Gains [INFOGRAPHIC]
Americans See Major Home Equity Gains [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Today’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the country.
If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home, your equity may ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 4, 2021 in General
What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?
What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?
Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on April 2, 2021 in General
What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 31, 2021 in General
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 27, 2021 in General
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy
The September Jobs Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is well below what experts projected ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 19, 2021 in General
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 16, 2021 in General
An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers
An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction, the nation’s job recovery has slowed. The consensus ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on February 15, 2021 in General
Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?
Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?
Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on February 14, 2021 in General
What's happening 2021-02-05
Take a look at this compiled list of fun TV, exercise, yummy recipes, and different ways you can help the community.
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2021
It's going to be a huge year for ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on February 5, 2021 in General
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 28, 2021 in General
2021 Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Thank you for all your inspirations and all that you have done for America and the World.
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 18, 2021 in General
Home Equity in Building Wealth
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted:
“Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 15, 2021 in General
National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Houseplants are a wonderful addition to any home, adding the fresh scent of living earth, the subtle fragrance of your favorite flowers, or just a bit of the outdoors in the indoors. While some people have difficulty being able to sustain these ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 10, 2021 in General
More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year
More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year
This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 6, 2021 in General
Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on January 4, 2021 in General
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on December 31, 2020 in General