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According to Black Knight Financial Service’s Mortgage Monitor Report, 1.5 million people bought a home with down payments less than 10% over the past 12 months. This is great news for buyers as this marks a 7-year high. Freddie Mac …

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According to the latest quarterly Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has moved deeper into buy territory.  That does this mean for you?  It means buying a home remains a sound investment. In …

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Some people feel that housing affordability is a challenge. Historically, that’s not true. Others feel we are at risk of approaching another real estate bubble. Looking back over the past 16 years, this is also not the case. As a …

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Summer is here! Along with the temperature, the housing market is heating up.  Consider these 4 reasons to buy a home today instead of waiting until the fall. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports …

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As temperatures get hotter, buyers are ready to purchase their dream home. Here are 5 reasons why summer is a great time to list your house: 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of …

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According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, home ownership is a better way to accumulate wealth than renting. The first quarter index showed that “16 of the 23 metropolitan markets investigated moved in the direction …

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Housing for the Rest of 2016 With the overall economy just inching along, some experts are questioning whether the housing market can continue its momentum throughout the rest of the year. Questions being asked: Will disappointing economic news adversely impact …

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Billionaire says: Buy a Home…And if You Can, Buy a Second Home! Three years ago, John Paulson gave a keynote address at the CNBC/Institutional Investor Conference. He told those in attendance he believes housing will continue its strong recovery for …

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Homeownership – A Good Way of Producing Wealth According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index homeownership is a better way to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting. Is it better to rent or …

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You may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring real estate season. Many sellers feel spring is the best time to list their home as buyer demand traditionally increases at …

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