Top Priorities When Moving With Kids

According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take on a whole different approach when it comes to finding the right size, location, school district, and […]

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A Great Way To Increase Your Family’s Net Worth

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of renters decreased by […]

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A MODERN WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE

When the owners of 25 Rebellion Road commissioned architect Ray Huff to design their home, they had a very specific vision in mind. They wanted a modern and clean design that would have little to no wasted space. Huff combined their vision with his unique design style and crafted a home that is truly one […]

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American Confidence In Housing At An All-Time High

Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number. Therefore, the HPSI reflects consumers’ current views and forward-looking expectations of housing market conditions. Great News! The index reached its highest level since Fannie […]

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Rent Vs Own

Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space. Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be doing so to build your own wealth, rather than that […]

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MAKE A STATEMENT: CONTEMPORARY HOMES

Designers continue to merge the elements of art and architecture in contemporary homes around the world. Open floor plans, clean lines and a simple aesthetic are just a few of the elements incorporated into some of today’s contemporary estates. Take a look at some of these stunning homes below and get inspired to modernize your […]

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Amazon is selling entire houses for less than $20,000 – with free shipping

There are a number of strange but intriguing cabins and homes for sale on the internet giant — their prices may be shockingly low, but there are often additional costs and significant downsides Residential builders have found a new home: Amazon. Prefabricated and modular housing — with homes prebuilt in factories — is having another […]

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Here’s what a starter home will cost you in every state across the country

A “starter home,” a temporary stop on the way to that coveted “forever home” of the American Dream, is defined by Zillow Z, +0.23% as housing in the lower third of the market in terms of price. For years, inventory of these smaller, more affordable homes has been drying up amid nosebleed real-estate prices and the younger generation’s […]

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Should I Refinance My Home?

With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but here are three of the most common ones: Lower your interest […]

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The Cost Of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition

  Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low right now – don’t wait until they hit 5% to start searching for your dream home!   […]

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