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Moving with Kids is a Whole Other Can of Worms

So why is May to August prime-time for Real Estate sales? It mostly comes down to families with kids. For obvious reasons, parents would prefer moving during the Summertime, Real Estate’s infamous ‘busy season’. “Before the kids start school” is most often the #1 item on a parent’s home buying wish list. But of course… Read More

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Will Environmental Hazards Have an Impact on Your Home Value?

Will Environmental Hazards Have an Impact on Your Home Value? The factors most people consider when determining their home’s value include size, condition and location, but have you considered the impact of possible environmental hazards? In areas where they are most pronounced—environmental hazards such as poor air quality can and do have an effect on… Read More

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The Comeback Continues: U.S Housing Market On the Rise. Where does your state stand?

I never thought of the word ‘normal’ as comforting before. But as it applies to today’s Real Estate market, ‘normal’ is a virtual security blanket for Realtors, home sellers and buyers alike. The statistics in the article below illustrate a Real Estate market that can easily be called normal, maybe even healthy. For comparison’s sake,… Read More

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2016 Outlook Mirroring Previous Year as Home Prices Increase 6.3 Percent Year over Year

The predicted positive outlook for 2016’s Real Estate Market is already proving accurate. Both resale housing inventory and builder confidence are up, and home-buyer activity is significantly above average for the first month of 2016. A “normal” price increase for the market nationwide has historically been 5-7%. Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year… Read More