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According to the recently released Modern Homebuyer Survey from ValueInsured, 58% of homeowners think there will be a “housing bubble and price correction” within the next 2 years. After what happened 10 years ago, we can understand the concern people …

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Real Estate Bottom Line The “Cost of Waiting to Buy” is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest …

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US Housing Market Is Shifting According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has moved into “buy” territory, supporting the notion that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment.  The …

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Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.24%/year on average and to grow by 21.4% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. What does this mean for you and your home equity ? …

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Some Real Estate Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report that compares home prices by region and by state. If you have plans to relocate to another state, you may not …

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You may not think fall is the best time to list your home for sale.  But with inventory below historic numbers and strong buyer demand, you could be missing out on a great opportunity to sell your home. 5 Reasons …

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Sellers are most concerned with “short term price” – where home values are headed over the next 6 months. As a buyer, you should not only be concerned with price, but also with the “long term cost” of the home. …

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Yesterday, I ran a post quoting major housing experts on the increasing strength of the U.S. housing market. On the same day, the Wall Street Journal ran a front-page story called, “Housing Recovery Picks Up Steam” (article available to WSJ …

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  A few weeks ago, Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist at realtor.com, stated: “All indicators point to this spring being the busiest since 2006.” Now, Freddie Mac says 2016 will be the best year the real estate industry has seen …

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Some Home Sales Highlights: Home Sales are up year-over-year in the top 4 price ranges A lack of distressed property inventory has led to a slow down in sales in the under $100K price range. As home prices continue to …

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As a seller, you should be concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As a buyer, you must not only be concerned about your purchase price, but also (and maybe even …

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