Advice

Apps for Homeowners

Posted on Aug 07, 2017 in Advice

Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters                                                                                                                                                          
More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1 We check it while we’re waiting in line and during our leisure time, whether we’re scrolling through social media, reading email...

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Assessed Value vs Market Value

Posted on Jul 03, 2017 in Advice

Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value 
Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market...

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 Home Buying Power

Posted on Jun 05, 2017 in Advice

What’s Your Home Buying Power?            
If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total buying powerthat is, the total amount of purchasing potential they actually have. 
Buying...

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The Compound Effect for Your Home

Posted on Apr 03, 2017 in Advice

The Compound Effect: Building Your Household’s Wealth Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63 percent of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.1 While younger people are more likely to say they’ll achieve wealth one day, only 34 percent of people aged 30 to 49 and 21 percent of people aged 50 or...

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5 Reasons to Sell Now

Posted on Feb 06, 2017 in Advice

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up 
A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter off season. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike, this saying encourages many would-be sellers to wait until the spring peak to list their homes. However, the homes listed in the winter off season not...

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