Why Getting Pre Approved Is A Good Step Today!
The information contained, and the opinions expressed, in this article are not intended to be construed as investment advice.You should always conduct your own research and due diligence and obtain professional advice before making any investment ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on April 16, 2020 in Buying a Home
Yes, You Can Still Afford A Home!
The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on March 12, 2020 in Buying a Home
New Homes Coming to the Housing Market This Year
The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will begin to come to market over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on March 10, 2020 in Buying a Home
How Much 'Housing Wealth' Can You Build In A Decade?
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a special study titled Single-Family Home Price Gains by Years of Tenure. The study estimates median home price appreciation over the last 30 years based on the length of ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on March 2, 2020 in Buying a Home
Why Buy In A 55 and Older Neighborhood?
There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on February 29, 2020 in Buying a Home
How Trusted Realtors Make The Home Buying Process Easier to Understand
In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on February 20, 2020 in Buying a Home
The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying Process
After over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate. Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research at Zillow, explained in a recent article:
“A year ago, a combination of a government ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on February 20, 2020 in Buying a Home
The Cost Of Not Owning Your Home
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed....
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Posted by Pat Rary on February 13, 2020 in Buying a Home
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Difficult?
Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago....
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Posted by Pat Rary on September 6, 2017 in Buying a Home
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions if you are a first time home buyer. While most of them are looking out for your best interest, ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on September 6, 2017 in Buying a Home
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on September 6, 2017 in Buying a Home
New Homes Construction In Atlanta - Hiring An Experienced Realtor To Represent You Just Makes Sense!
Looking At Buying A New Home in Atlanta? Thinking Of Just Going Down To the Lot And Putting A Deposit Down? Don’t Think You Need An Agent To Buy A New Home In ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on February 9, 2015 in Buying a Home
Potential Tax Benefits For Home Owners
One of the benefits of owning a home over renting is the various tax breaks offered to home owners. But what exactly is deductible?
Mortgage Interest
The most common tax deduction among homeowners is the interest paid on mortgages. "It's ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on March 9, 2014 in Buying a Home
Best Way To Fix Credit Scores
Credit is similar to any relationship that is built on trust. In order to maintain a good relationship, both parties must maintain mutual trust. Once that trust is broken, it takes times to rebuild. The best action to take in both instances -- ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on March 9, 2014 in Buying a Home
How To Buy A Home After Bankruptcy
Picking up the pieces of your financial life after filing for bankruptcy can be immensely difficult. Getting any kind of credit built back up is an arduous task that takes years, but having that credit is absolutely necessary when it comes to ...
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Posted by Pat Rary on March 9, 2014 in Buying a Home