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by David Floyd | Jun 19, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth, your monthly payment is locked...
by David Floyd | Jun 19, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
The real estate market is soaring today. Residential home values are rising, and that’s a big win for homeowners. In 2020, there was a double-digit increase in home values – a trend that’s expected to head toward similar levels this year. However, skyrocketing prices...
by David Floyd | Jun 16, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply can’t keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale. Anything over that indicates...
by David Floyd | Jun 16, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can advise you on important things like pricing your home correctly or the first steps to take when you’re ready to buy. However, the...
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by David Floyd | Jun 12, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams? If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s likely high demand for your current house, and...
by David Floyd | Jun 12, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy. The financial crisis that...
