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Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

By Robert DeVore | Oct 6, 2023

The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains:  “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on property […]

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Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

By Robert DeVore | Oct 4, 2023

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop […]

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Home Prices Are Not Falling

By Robert DeVore | Oct 4, 2023

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the […]

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Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

By Robert DeVore | Oct 2, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there’s more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits of homeownership too. Think about […]

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Why Your House Didn’t Sell

By Robert DeVore | Sep 28, 2023

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest mistakes you can make […]

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Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

By Robert DeVore | Sep 27, 2023

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t enough homes for sale. That […]

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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

By Robert DeVore | Sep 26, 2023

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend. […]

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Beginning with Pre-Approval

By Robert DeVore | Sep 25, 2023

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some competition among buyers. But, if you’re strategic, […]

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The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

By Robert DeVore | Sep 21, 2023

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live. Here are some of the top non-financial reasons to buy a home. According […]

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