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U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises to Highest Point in 8 Years
For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down and spending time…
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How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Staying at home doesn’t mean your search for a new place needs to come to a standstill. Check out these tips on how to explore other neighborhoods virtually in the homebuying process. You may find a spot that better suits your needs without ever leaving your living room! Let’s connect today so you…
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Why the Housing Market Is a Powerful Economic Driver
With businesses starting to slowly open back up again in some parts of the country, it’s important to understand how housing can have a major impact on the recovery of the U.S. economy. As we’ve mentioned before, buying a home is a driving financial force in this process. Today, many analysts believe one of the…
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Working with General Contractors During Home Renovation
Home renovation is often just as stressful as it is exciting. An unstructured relationship with a general contractor could take all the fun out of the process. If you want to avoid extra expenses, botched deadlines, and disappointment, it’s worth taking a minute to plan this important collaboration. Working with a general contractor is similar…
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Buying a Home Right Now: Easy? No. Smart? Yes.
Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing…
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Rise to the Top of the Pool by Selling Your House Today
With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun,…
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What Impact Might COVID-19 Have on Home Values?
A big challenge facing the housing industry is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on home values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, which is how many items are available in…
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Take a look at all 12 of the gorgeous colors of the year from Valspar Paint: W…
Take a look at all 12 of the gorgeous colors of the year from Valspar Paint: http://ow.ly/zwkA50zmzDR We love them all, but we want to know, which color gets your vote? #paintcolors2020 #homeimprovement #cherylbsf Source
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Today’s Expert Insight on the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, home prices are forecasted to rise. Results from the Existing Home Sales Report note that home sales declined in March due to the coronavirus, but prices are still strong. Let’s connect so you can better understand your home’s value today.
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Let’s connect today to determine how technology can help power your home search!…
Let’s connect today to determine how technology can help power your home search! How Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Home Search Process [INFOGRAPHIC] #cherylbowerrealestate #sanfranciscorealestate #Corcorangloballiving #cherylbsf #sfrealestate #sfrealtor #sanmateocountyrealestate Source
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