Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

About Our Services REAP THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH TWO EXPERIENCED DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WITH 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE ! SELLING your home or BUYING a new home can be a daunting task and experience. Marie Miller and Vera Jacques are a seasoned and trusted Real Estate Team with over 25 years combined experience. Whether you’re selling or buying, we have the dedication, knowledge and experience to assist in making your move a smooth transition.

Homes More Affordable Today than 1985-2000

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

Homes More Affordable Today than 1985-2000 | Simplifying The MarketRising home prices have many concerned that the average family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American Dream – their own home. However, it is not just the price of a home that determines its affordability. The monthly cost of a home is determined by the price and […]

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VA Loans: Making a Home for the Brave Possible

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers /

VA Loans: Making a Home for the Brave Possible | Simplifying The MarketSince the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of homeownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of the benefits available to them. If you are a veteran or you know someone who is, […]

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Why Should You Use A Professional to Sell Your Home?

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

Why Should You Use A Professional to Sell Your Home? | Simplifying The MarketWhen homeowners decide to sell their houses, they obviously want to get the best possible price for their home with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting their homes sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize […]

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Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars

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Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars | Simplifying The MarketSummer is traditionally a busy season for real estate. Buyers come out in force and homeowners list their houses for sale hoping to capitalize on those buyers who are looking to purchase before the new school year. This year will be no different! Buyers have already been out in force looking for their dream homes […]

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5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Millennials, Rent vs. Buy /

Some Highlights:

  • “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
  • The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%.
  • Many millennials who rent a home or apartment prior to buying their own homes dream of the day when they will be able to paint the walls whatever color they’d like or renovate an outdated part of their living space.

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Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact? | Simplifying The MarketEconomists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t be too far off. A recent report by Zillow Research shed light on a survey conducted by Pulsenomics in which they asked economists, investment strategists and market analysts how they felt about the […]

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What’s the Median Home Value in Your State?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers /

What’s the Median Home Value in Your State? | Simplifying The MarketIf you’ve entered the real estate market as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the mantra “location, location, location” in reference to identical homes increasing or decreasing in value based on where they’re located. In today’s housing market where home prices are appreciating quickly, it’s important to know that not every home appreciates […]

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You DO NOT Need 20% Down to Buy Your Home NOW!

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers /

You DO NOT Need 20% Down to Buy Your Home NOW! | Simplifying The MarketThe Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that the main reason why non-homeowners do not own their own homes is because they believe that […]

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