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It’s Tax Season…Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

February 28, 2018

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The #1 Reason to Sell Now Before Spring

The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that item…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

February 15, 2018

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Low Inventory Pushes Home Prices Higher

According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, prices appreciated by 6.9% year-over-year from December 2016 to December 2017 on a national level. This marks the fifth month in a row with at least…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

February 13, 2018

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Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed in 2018?

The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

February 8, 2018

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Study Shows “Millennials Deserve More Credit”

When it comes to talking about millennials, there are many stereotypes out there that have influenced the way the public feels about the generation. Whether it’s the assumption that millennials…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

February 6, 2018

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Bidding Wars Abound… How Long Will They Continue?

Just like with any product or service, the law of supply and demand impacts home prices. Any time that there is less supply than the market demands, prices increase. In…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

February 1, 2018

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2 Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership,” which revealed that “eighty percent of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

January 30, 2018

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If You’re Considering Selling, ACT NOW!!

Definitely an aggressive headline. However, as the final data on the 2017 housing market rolls in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

January 25, 2018

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Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home

Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream homes or if they should first try to go through the buying…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

January 23, 2018

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What Impact Will the New Tax Code Have on Home Values?

Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months. Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting…

Written by Beth Lacey Gill

January 18, 2018

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It’s Tax Season…Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

The #1 Reason to Sell Now Before Spring

Low Inventory Pushes Home Prices Higher

Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed in 2018?

Study Shows “Millennials Deserve More Credit”

Bidding Wars Abound… How Long Will They Continue?

2 Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

If You’re Considering Selling, ACT NOW!!

Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home

What Impact Will the New Tax Code Have on Home Values?

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