Tag Archive for: home buying

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Open House Today – Four Bedroom Three Bath Home in Westminster Village.

        Completely remodeled beauty in Westminster Village. Enjoy the benefits of a professionally designed home that is move in ready! This spacious 4 bedroom 3 bath, two level town home boasts a beautiful…
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Is a record home price on the way for Orange County?

We’re darn close to a new record median home price for Orange County. CoreLogic reported that for the 22 business days ending Oct. 21, Orange County’s median selling price for all residences was $661,000 – up 9.3 percent compared with…

Why American Millennials are waiting longer than ever to buy first homes

By Josh Boak, AP Economics Writer Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes. The typical first-timer now rents for six years before buying a home, up from 2.6 years…
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How to gain an ADVANTAGE when BUYING a home

  Are you thinking of buying a home? Here are some steps to take to ensure your advantage over other potential buyers. Educate yourself. The more you know about a home’s location, the easier it is to spot a bargain. Knowing what homes…
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The source of home price movement: buyer purchasing power

Buyer purchasing power is the single largest influence on home prices. When buyer purchasing power falls, home prices are sure to follow. When purchasing power rises, the outlook for future pricing is good. The buyer purchasing power index…
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Housing by the numbers: Something is weird

Homes are selling at a faster clip this spring, but something still isn't quite right in housing. Thanks to the epic real estate crash of the last decade, market watchers and reporters now have a whole cottage industry of data providers to…
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Realtors: Home Prices Are at Unhealthy Levels

Realtors: Home Prices Are at Unhealthy Levels If you’re thinking about buying a home, but concerned home prices have risen just a little too much lately, take heed of this warning. In the latest pending home sales release from the National…
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Appraiser Group Offers “Feasibility Study” to Test Value of Home Improvements

Appraisers think homeowners should get opinion on future value before major remodeling projects. The appraisal industry is pushing a new product aimed at homeowners considering a major home improvement: a feasibility study analyzing what…
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10 Habits Of Highly Effective Real Estate Investors

Here's a great article By Jean Folger Real estate has long been regarded as a sound investment. Wholesaling and property management of commercial and residential property are just a few of the ways investors can profit from real estate,…
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Your Credit Score – Understand It!

A Credit Score is a three digit number but this seemingly harmless number is strongly tied to the amount you can borrow. It also influences the terms of borrowing. In order to stay on top of your finances, it is crucial for an individual to…