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If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.

By Matt Garrison / December 13, 2021

If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again. From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably strong housing market for this time of year. As we…

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Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season

By Matt Garrison / November 22, 2021

Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s why selling…

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5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

By Matt Garrison / September 16, 2021

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams. Below…

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A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025

By Matt Garrison / July 14, 2021

A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025 Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners are witnessing…

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Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate

By Matt Garrison / May 18, 2021

Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has actually spiked 2450% over…

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

By Matt Garrison / April 16, 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,…

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Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year.

By Matt Garrison / April 7, 2021

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 savings is by starting with the help of your tax…

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What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

By Matt Garrison / March 31, 2021

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking…

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What is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

By Matt Garrison / March 16, 2021

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 to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families…

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5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring

By Matt Garrison / March 8, 2021

5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five…

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