Real Estate News

Sept. 11, 2019

Rent Vs. Own

Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

Sept. 9, 2019

Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down

 

Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down

 

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be stepping back from their belief in homeownership.

The national homeownership rate (Americans who owned vs. rented their primary residence) increased significantly during …

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Sept. 6, 2019

Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell

Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell

 

There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely to drive the greatest return on your largest investment.

Home values have been appreciating for several years now, growing …

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Sept. 4, 2019

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?

 

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment assistance. Let’s tackle these two today.

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Sept. 2, 2019

Millionaire to Millennials: The Costly Mistake of Not Buying Now

Millionaire to Millennials: The Costly Mistake of Not Buying Now

 

On his personal website, self-made millionaire David Bach makes a striking statement:

 “Not prioritizing homeownership is the single biggest mistake millennials are making.” 

He further stated, “Buying a home is an escalator to wealth.”

Bach explains:

“Young adults in particular aren’t hopping on this escalator, and it’s …

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Aug. 30, 2019

Existing Home Sales Point Toward A Good Time To Sell

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

 

Some Highlights:

  • Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June.
  • Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 months, which is less than the …
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Aug. 28, 2019

How to Judge The Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown On Housing

How to Judge the Impact of the Next Economic Slowdown on Housing

 

We’ve experienced economic growth for almost a decade, which is the longest recovery in the nation’s history. Experts know a recession can’t be too far off, but when will this economic slowdown actually occur?

Pulsenomics just released a special report revealing that nearly 6 out of 10 of the …

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Aug. 26, 2019

Why is Now The Perfect Time To Sell Your House

As a homeowner, it’s always tempting to dream about the next big project you’re going to tackle. The possibilities are endless. Should I renovate? Should I refinance? Should I stay? Should I move? The list goes on and on.

In today’s housing market, it’s actually a great time to shift …

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Aug. 23, 2019

How to Increase Your Equity Over The Next Five Years

 

How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years

Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers.

Here are the results from the Q2 2019 Survey:

  • Home values will appreciate by 4.1 …
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Aug. 21, 2019

Open House 8/25 Wilbraham, MA

 

 

 

WOW! LOCATION, LOCATION sets the precedence here at the GARDENS OF WILBRAHAM, an over 55 community. This Meticulous home highlights one floor living along with an open floor concept abutting Woodlands. MAINTENANCE FREE lifestyle- Enjoy the Resort Style clubhouse that offers so much. Come See.. Come Buy …

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