Category: buying a home in michigan

Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008

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Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008 Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 57% believe the next recession will be as bad or worse than 2008. … Continued

How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment

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How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two … Continued

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

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5 Reasons to Sell This Fall Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and … Continued

Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream

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Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream. Growing up, many of us thought about our future lives with great ambition. We drew pictures of what jobs we wanted to have and where we would live as a … Continued

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis

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A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown. The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th. Many experts predict a potential recession … Continued

Top Priorities When Moving with Kids

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Top Priorities When Moving with Kids According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take on a whole different approach when it comes … Continued

What’s the Latest on Interest Rates?

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What’s the Latest on Interest Rates? Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market.According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, “the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate averaged … Continued

Investing In Michigan When You Live Out Of State

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Investing in Michigan is always a great option, even if you live out of state! Even if you don’t ever see the property in person, you can still find yourself a great deal! Learn more about how it works in our latest post! As an investor, you likely began your career by purchasing properties in … Continued

Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019

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Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019 We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: … Continued
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