Category: buying-a-house

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

These are the 25 best school districts in Michigan

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These are the 25 best school districts in Michigan (WXYZ) — A list of the best school districts in Michigan was released by Niche, a site that researches K-12 schools and colleges. The list ranks the best districts heading into the 2019-2020 school year on factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT … Continued

A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away

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A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast! Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so … Continued

Housing Supply Not Keeping Up with Population Increase

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Housing Supply Not Keeping Up with Population Increase Many buyers are wondering where to find houses for sale in today’s market. It’s a true dilemma. We see an increase in buyer demand, but the supply available for purchase isn’t keeping up. The number of new housing permits issued prior to the great recession increased for … Continued
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