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Homes Are Selling Quickly Nationwide

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Homes Are Selling Quickly Nationwide The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report, which revealed that homes were on the market for an average of 28 days in June. This is a slight increase from the 27 days reported in May, but down from 34 days reported a year ago. 54% of homes.

Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s

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Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter($194,500 vs. $5,400).  The latest survey.

What States Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [Infographic]

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What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Thinking of moving across the country? How far will your money take you? The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living compared to Northeast and Western states. The ‘Biggest Bang for your Buck’ comes in.

Housing Inventory Hits 30-Year Low

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Housing Inventory Hits 30-Year Low Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate. Buyers, experiencing cabin fever all winter, emerge like flowers through the snow in search of their dream home. Homeowners, in preparation for the increased demand, are enticed to list their house for sale and move on to the home that will.

Hey, Millennial Homeowners! It May Be Time to Sell

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Hey, Millennial Homeowners!! It May Be Time to Sell Contrary to what many believe, Millennials are not the ‘renter’ generation. Millennials purchased a larger percentage (34%) of homes in the U.S. than any other age group in 2017 and the most recent Census Bureau report shows that the homeownership rate among Millennials is finally on the rise. Many.

Be Careful Not to Get Caught in The Rental Trap!

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Be Careful Not to Get Caught in The Rental Trap! There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped  A recent article by ConsumerAffairs addressed the continuous rise in rents, stating: “The cost.

Buyer Demand Continues Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

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Buyer Demand Continues Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions” for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some.

Inventory Drops Again, Sales Slow [INFOGRAPH]

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Inventory Drops Again, Sales Slow [INFOGRAPHIC] Highlights: Existing Home Sales are now at an annual pace of 5.52 million. Inventory of existing homes for sale dropped to a 4.3-month supply, marking the 25th month in a row of declines. The median price of homes sold in June was $263,800. This is the 64thconsecutive month of year-over-year.

U.S. Housing Inventory Hits a New Low. List Your House TODAY!

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U.S. Housing Inventory Hits a New Low… List Your House TODAY! Every summer, families across the country decide if this will be the year they sell their current house and move into their dream home. Mortgage rates have hovered around 4% for all of 2017, forcing buyers off the fence and into the market, resulting in incredibly.

Singles Are Falling for Their Dream Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Singles Are Falling for Their Dream Home First [INFOGRAPHIC]  Friday July 21st, 2017  First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics Some Highlights: According to NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the share of recent homebuyers who were single at the time of purchase held steady at 24% last year. The percentage of first-time buyers who were single females.




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