Tag: housing market

Selling a home

September 5, 2014

Tips for Selling Your Home: To-do’s When Putting Your Home on the Market

Between traditional advertising and increasingly diverse methods of self-promotion, your home listing could enjoy more exposure than was possible even five years ago. The possibility of extra online and foot traffic is a definite boon for selling your home—so long as you put in the work to separate yourself from the competition. Help your home…
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Selling a home

March 19, 2014

When to Put Your Home on the Market

Is it the best time to sell your home? Not sure if it’s the right time? There are pros and cons to selling your home and moving during every season of the year. Here’s a quick look at what you can expect throughout the year. SPRING Pros: Spring is selling season in the housing industry.…
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Financing & insuring

December 16, 2013

Still Time to Enjoy 2013 FHA Limits

Did you know that many FHA loan limits are lowering in 2014? The reduced limits will exclude a growing number of borrowers from FHA financing, depending on the county and the price point of the home. FHA Benefits You May Miss Out On If You Don’t Act Soon… Lower FHA down payment • Lower credit…
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Buying a home

November 26, 2013

Buying a Home in the Offseason

Psst… we’ll let you in on a little secret. There’s no such thing as an offseason when it comes to searching for your dream home. It all boils down to what makes a particular homebuying season the best time to buy for your circumstances. So if you’ve been itching to get out there and find…
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Buying a home

September 18, 2013

September Housing Market Update

So much is happening in the world of real estate and homebuilding. If you haven’t been keeping up with the current housing market, here are just a few of the topics under discussion now. Rates are rising Interest rates have been on the uptick recently, and there is debate as to what is in store…
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Selling a home

July 22, 2013

Love It. . . or List It? Know When to Renovate or Sell Your Home

As the title of the popular HGTV show “Love It or List It” suggests, you have two options when your house no longer feels like home: renovate it into a space you can love, or list it for sale and move on. Whether you’ve outgrown your current home or are simply looking to upgrade, consider…
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Buying a home

April 8, 2013

3 Ways to Take Advantage of the Current Housing Market

Have you read the positive housing market news lately? From many accounts, the economy seems to be on the road to recovery. But the question remains: Is now a good time to buy a new home? There are positive aspects to every market. Here’s how to take advantage of what’s happening now: 1. Secure a…
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Buying a home

March 13, 2013

5 Steps to Get Out of the Rental Market (and Into Your Dream Home!)

With rent skyrocketing in many areas, renters are asking themselves “Would it be cheaper to buy a home?” In many cases the answer is yes! Research the rental market in your city and weigh your options. If you’re ready to stop renting and start building equity, here are some quick tips to get you into…
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Selling a home

June 4, 2012

When Should I Sell My House? Tips for When to Sell Your Home

Ultimately, the decision to sell your home is a very personal one. It’s impossible to come up with an exact formula of circumstances that tell you it’s time to move. Though it may come down to gut instinct, here are some things to consider before putting your home on the market. Look at local market…
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Buying a home, Selling a home

March 19, 2012

5 Positive Housing Market Facts

There has been a lot of buzz about today’s housing market, but current conditions can be beneficial to homebuyers for several reasons. Here are five things to keep in mind during your home search. 1. Homebuilding is cyclical Everyone knows the housing market is in a down cycle, but what many people may not understand…
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