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5 Signs of Quality Installations That Clients Notice – Pt 1

By Cheryl Bower | October 5, 2020

Building and modifying homes is more than just construction. You are creating a home environment that will shape the lives of its residents. Clients and home buyers know this, which is why they look for the finer touches that indicate quality installations. There are distinct differences between elements installed from a guide and those installed…

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Why Pricing Your House Right Is Essential

By Cheryl Bower | October 5, 2020

In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase 4.7% in 2020 and 4.1% in 2021. This means experts anticipate home…

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Rising Home Equity Can Power Your Next Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Cheryl Bower | October 2, 2020

Some Highlights According to CoreLogic, homeowners across the country are gaining significant equity. Over the past year, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity, growing their overall net worth. If you’re ready to sell your house and begin looking for your dream home, let’s connect to plan how your equity can make that possible.

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Buyers Are Finding More Space in the Luxury Home Market

By Cheryl Bower | October 1, 2020

A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters are becoming more popular, and some families are finding the space they need for…

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Why Selling this Fall May Be Your Best Move

By Cheryl Bower | September 30, 2020

If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that may make your decision to sell this fall an easy one. 1. Buyers Are Actively in the Market ShowingTime, a leading real estate showing software and market stat service provider,…

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Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 12 Months?

By Cheryl Bower | September 29, 2020

As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market. Specifically, there was concern about home values. After years of rising home prices, would 2020 be the year this appreciation trend would come to a screeching halt? Even worse, would home values begin to depreciate?…

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Housing Market on Track to Beat Last Year’s Success

By Cheryl Bower | September 28, 2020

Back in March, as the nation’s economy was shut down because of the coronavirus, many were predicting the real estate market would face a major collapse. Some forecasts called for a 15-20% decline in transactions. However, six months later, it seems as though the housing market has fully recovered. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First…

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Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Cheryl Bower | September 25, 2020

Some Highlights As a seller today, you may think pricing your home on the high end will result in a higher final sale price, but the opposite is actually true. To sell your home quickly and for the best possible price, you should eliminate buyer concerns by pricing your home competitively right from the start.…

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Home Equity Gives Sellers Options in Today’s Market

By Cheryl Bower | September 24, 2020

Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home appreciates. Across the country, home equity was increasing before the health crisis swept our nation, and…

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Home Equity Give Sellers Options in Today’s Market

By Cheryl Bower | September 24, 2020

Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home appreciates. Across the country, home equity was increasing before the health crisis swept our nation, and…

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