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10/10/2022

In a recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS®, 83% of homebuyers said real estate is a good financial investment.

From that same group, a whopping 42% of homebuyers believe that real estate is a ~better~ investment than stocks, and 29% said as good as!

Source: https://bit.ly/3MaL6Uv

10/03/2022

According to Zillow, potential homebuyers might have the purchasing power back in their pockets as home values nationwide are returning to “normal” after two years of growth.
Specifically, an increase in value for the typical U.S. home has been decelerating by the month, from a peak of 1.9% to 1.2% in May and 0.8% in June.

Source: Zillow.com

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10/03/2022

09/30/2022

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09/28/2022

All home improvements aren't created equal. These top 7 projects can help increase the value of your home and renovate in style.

If you want to increase the value of your home, check out these 7 top projects. All renovations aren't created equal. Know what works.

09/26/2022

Data from Realtor.com’s August Housing Trends Report included some good news for would-be homebuyers. Property sales slowed, turning in their first year-over-year increase in days on the market since June 2020.

Source: nationalmortgageprofessional.com

09/24/2022

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09/23/2022

If you're looking to buy a house, a pre-approval should be your first step!

09/22/2022

Investing in real estate can help you build wealth, diversify your portfolio, and even fight inflation. Our latest blog focuses on five steps to get you started!

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Investing in real estate can help you build wealth and fight inflation. These five tips can save you thousands.

09/22/2022

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09/20/2022

According to CoreLogic’s Home Equity Report for the second quarter of 2022, homeowners are still gaining near-record equity, despite home-price growth slowing on an annual basis in the second quarter.

U.S. homeowners with mortgages—which accounts for roughly 63% of all properties—saw equity increase by 27.8% year over year. This represents a collective gain of $3.6 trillion, or an average of $60,200 per borrower, since the second quarter of 2021.

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