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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 top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the best investment plan 85% – theContinue reading “Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits”

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 best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially over the year before. 2020 was so strong that many now fear the market’s exuberance mirrorsContinue reading “6 Simple Graphs Proving This Housing Boom is Nothing Like Last Time”

When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they would be in a more normal market. Here are two things to keepContinue reading “To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell”

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17 and marks the presumed death date of Bishop Patricius in approximately 461 AD. Many facts, myths and legends surround this Irish icon from the 5th century. Test your knowledge of this famed religious saint and the worldwide celebration in his honor with these true/false statements: St. Patrick isContinue reading “FACT or FICTION? St. Patrick’s Day Facts, Myths and Legends!”

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 reasons why this is the perfect time toContinue reading “5 Reasons to Sell Your House this Spring”

Today marks the 90th year since we adopted The Star Spangled Banner as our National Anthem. While it has been our National Anthem for 90 years, it has been around for much longer than that! It originated as a poem in 1814 during the British-American War written by Francis Scott Key on September 14 afterContinue reading “Oh Say Can You See”

In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgageContinue reading “Where Have all the Houses Gone?”

Talk of a housing bubble reminiscent of 2006-2007 continues to crop up as home prices appreciated at a rapid pace during 2020. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above historic annual averages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), annual appreciation since 1991 has averaged 3.8%. Here are recent 2020 appreciation numbersContinue reading “Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?”

It’s a bold statement, we know; but did you know that owning a home is the 3rd best investment you can make this year, according to Forbes Magazine? In fact, it has been in the top 10 for many years now. So why is buying a home one of the best financial decisions you canContinue reading “Buying a Home is one of the BEST Financial Decisions YOU can make”

Celebrating Valentine’s Day is an affirmation that you really like someone and enjoy spending time with them. For most people it isn’t about going big, but being personal, to help that person feel known and appreciated. This year, it might also mean we’ve been through it all together, even a global pandemic and there isContinue reading “The Holiday of Love”