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Can You Afford That House? 6 Easy Ways to Find Out

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Brittany Icayan

How to make sure your craft beer hobby and monthly mortgage payments can co-exist. This article was contributed by financial expert and blogger Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP, author, speaker, and founder of Workable Wealth. She provides financial coaching for individuals … Continue reading →

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4 Smart Home Devices

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Debbie Prosser

4 Smart Home Devices: Which Are Right for Your Home? Smart home devices can be clever choices for your home and your budget. When you’re not home, little doubts can plague you. Did I lock the door? Did I leave … Continue reading →

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13 Home Trends to Watch for 2022

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Meg Powers

While buyers are still seeking homes that offer safe, enjoyable shelter, new wish list items are emerging that give houses better design and function. Home design trends that are expected to loom large in 2022 are an evolution of what … Continue reading →

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Solar Energy for a Home

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

9 Steps to Help Decide on Solar Energy for a Home Provide value-add for your green-minded clients and walk them through what they need to consider before installing solar panels. February 5, 2021 by Brandon Doyle, Vincent Ferro 3 Takeaways A homeowner should … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Climb 3.6% in December

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (January 22, 2020) – Existing-home sales grew in December, bouncing back after a slight fall in November, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Although the Midwest saw sales decline, the other three major U.S. regions reported meaningful growth … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 19, 2019) – Existing-home sales inched up in August, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions reported a rise in sales, while the West recorded a … Continue reading →

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Priced Out Young Adults Shop for Investment Homes Far Away

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

September 11, 2019 Millennials who have been priced out of their local housing market are jumping online and searching for investment properties to buy elsewhere, Curbed.com reports. “We find that millennials see the investment landscape very different than their parents … Continue reading →

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NAR: Home Prices Post More Gains in Second Quarter

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

August 7, 2019 Home prices in the second quarter continued to rise in the majority of housing markets across the country. Ninety-one percent of 178 metros tracked saw home price gains in the second quarter, according to the latest report … Continue reading →

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What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for Buyers

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates for the first time since the Great Recession took hold in 2008, though the move is not likely to deliver significant juice to an already favorable borrowing environment for home buyers. The … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: afford

Can You Afford That House? 6 Easy Ways to Find Out

4 Smart Home Devices

13 Home Trends to Watch for 2022

Solar Energy for a Home

Existing-Home Sales Climb 3.6% in December

Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August

Priced Out Young Adults Shop for Investment Homes Far Away

NAR: Home Prices Post More Gains in Second Quarter

What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for Buyers

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