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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 […]

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.

The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long

There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this […]

#1 Reason to Sell Your House Now!

Monday July 6th, 2015Wednesday July 1st, 2015 simplify 9 Comments

If you are one of the many homeowners out there who are debating putting their house on the market this year, don’t miss out on the great opportunity you have right now!

The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Realtors (NAR), reveals that the inventory of homes for sale has dropped to a 5.1-month supply.

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Homeownership Still The American Dream [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday July 3rd, 2015Monday June 29th, 2015 simplify 8 Comments

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One More Time…You DO NOT Need 20% Down

Thursday July 2nd, 2015Thursday July 2nd, 2015 simplify 11 Comments

A recent survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today.

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The Impact of Rising Prices on Home Appraisals

Wednesday July 1st, 2015Monday June 29th, 2015 simplify 9 Comments

The fact that residential home prices are increasing substantially in most regions of the country is music to the ears of homeowners. However, if you are in the process of selling your home, make sure you realize the major challenge a hot real estate market creates. (more…)

Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Mark In 9 Years!

Tuesday June 30th, 2015Monday June 29th, 2015 simplify 24 Comments

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their Pending Home Sales Index Report and revealed that it is at its highest level since April 2006.

The Pending Home Sales Index is “a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings”. The higher the Pending Home Sales Index number, the more contracts have been signed by buyers that will soon translate to sales.

Every region of the country has experienced year-over-year gains in pending sales as seen below:

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Two Graphs That Scream List Your House Today

Monday June 29th, 2015Thursday June 25th, 2015 simplify 5 Comments

The spring and summer months have always been known as a very popular time for homebuyers to start the search for their dream home. This year is no different! (more…)

Equity Report [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday June 26th, 2015Wednesday June 24th, 2015 simplify 8 Comments

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Sellers Dilemma: OTM, FSBO or List Again?

Thursday June 25th, 2015Monday June 22nd, 2015 simplify 7 Comments

At the end of June, in every region of the country, hundreds of homeowners have a tough decision to make. The ‘listing for sale agreement’ on their house is about to expire and they now must decide to either take their house off the market (OTM), For Sale by Owner (FSBO) or list it again with the same agent or a different agent. (more…)