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3 Issues Facing Today’s Real Estate Market

by Smilingruby | Jun 22, 2018 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials

Last week, the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) held their 52nd Annual Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Among the many highly anticipated sessions was one called “Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate™,” given by Joseph Nahas, Jr., Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate & Senior Vice President of Equus Capital Partners.

The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) “is an international organization of high profile property professionals which include Learn more…

Should You Buy Now Or Wait Until Next Year?

by Smilingruby | Jun 21, 2018 | Buyers, Financing, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Millennials, Pricing

If buying a home is in your plan for this year, doing it sooner rather than later could save you thousands of dollars over the terms of your loan.

Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO

by Smilingruby | Jun 19, 2018 | FSBO, Sellers, Selling Myths, Unrepresented Seller

Are you equipped to represent yourself in maneuvering through the negotiations of a transaction? The buyer is protected and represented by their agent. Wouldn’t it make sense to have your own representation?

In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for Learn more…

How A Lack of Inventory Impacts the Housing Market

by Smilingruby | Jun 17, 2018 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers

The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. The market will continue to Learn more…

Are Lending Standards Too Loose…or Too Tight?

by Smilingruby | Jun 16, 2018 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-up Buyers

With home values appreciating at record rates, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing bubble like the one we experienced a decade ago. One of the major culprits of that housing boom and bust was the loosening of Learn more…

3 Issues Facing Today’s Real Estate Market

Should You Buy Now Or Wait Until Next Year?

Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO

How A Lack of Inventory Impacts the Housing Market

Are Lending Standards Too Loose…or Too Tight?

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