For Buyers

The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

Every Hour in the U.S. Housing Market:

614 Homes Are Sold
95 Homes Regain Positive Equity
Median Home Values Go Up $1.38

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Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! In order to qualify in today’s market, you’ll need a down […]

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How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an extremely important third component to […]

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4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.8% over the next year. The bottom […]

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Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

Some Highlights:
Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the p…

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5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home

Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to 64 million in 2016. The 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors shows that 12% of all buyers have […]

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5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home

Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

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Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think. In real estate today, there are essentially three different price points in the market: the starter-home market, the middle-home market, and the premium or luxury market. Each one […]

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5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / Marie Miller and Vera Jacques

In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s article, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.” 1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Before You Start Your Search […]