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How to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

When you’re house hunting, the pressure of competition can move you from “Hmm, I like that, but it’s too pricey,” to “I have to have that!” You think, so what if paying for this house will put me way over … Continue reading →

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How to Find the Right Realtor

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

For every journey, there is a guide. To navigate his magical powers, Harry Potter had Dumbledore. To channel the Force and save the galaxy, Luke had Yoda. And to navigate the constantly shifting real estate market, you have a Realtor. … Continue reading →

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What is the Fair Housing Act?

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

We’ve all heard about the Fair Housing Act or the Fair Housing Administration, but not everyone knows what exactly they are for or when they came about. In 1948, the Supreme Court heard the case Shelley v. Kramer and ruled … Continue reading →

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Housing Market Is Feeling Effects of Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

February 6, 2020 The U.S. housing market is feeling the impact of the new coronavirus outbreak from China. Mortgage interest rates have dropped because of it, and the luxury sector has seen Chinese buyers, who had been propelling that market, … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 19, 2019) – Existing-home sales inched up in August, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions reported a rise in sales, while the West recorded a … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 26, 2018) – New findings from the National Association of Realtors® show that a record high 77 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while those that think now is a … Continue reading →

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10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Here’s what you can do to get your home ready for its big reveal. Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the … Continue reading →

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Inventory Relief for Desperate Buyers?

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 25, 2017 If your buyers have been frantically searching for a home as the inventory crunch grows tighter, some relief may be on the way. It’s a challenging environment, with homes in July … Continue reading →

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The 20 Markets Dominating in August

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, August 24, 2017 Half of the 20 hottest housing markets in August were located in California. Vallejo, Calif., held on to its top spot in realtor.com®’s “hot list” this month. Realtor.com® ranks the top … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: real estate market

How to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse

How to Find the Right Realtor

What is the Fair Housing Act?

Housing Market Is Feeling Effects of Coronavirus Outbreak

Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.3% in August

Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”

Inventory Relief for Desperate Buyers?

The 20 Markets Dominating in August

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