Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?
There is still a common misconception that, as a Buyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You!
If you are a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who has decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
The Best Week to Buy a Home Is Right Around the Corner!
With low inventory, high competition, and high prices, the summer has been a tough time to buy a home. But, the good news for Buyers is...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 18, 2021
- 2 min
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This?
Whether you are buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 18, 2021
- 3 min
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer!
In today’s Sellers’ Market, standing out as a Buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition!
Buyers need to be mindful of any misconceptions about the housing market – from what the current supply looks like to how much homes are...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand!
When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Should You Buy Now or Wait?
When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?
One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Should You Buy a New Car if You Are Also Thinking About Buying a New Home? You May Want to Wait!
You need a new car. You need a new home. But will buying the former impact your ability to buy the latter? A recent article from...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Buying a Starter Home Is Cheaper Than Renting in Nearly Half the Metro Areas in the US!
Renting is often looked at as a more affordable alternative to homeownership, but in many areas of the US, that is actually not the case....
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Ray Martin
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal!
There are many headlines out there that claim we are reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership!
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap!
It is economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That is what is happening in today’s housing market. ...
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Ray Martin
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening!
Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them...
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Ray Martin
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
If Housing Affordability Is About the Money, Don’t Forget This...
There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial...
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Ray Martin
- Aug 28, 2021
- 2 min
What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s Buyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back...
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Ray Martin
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
More Young People Are Buying Homes!
There is a common misconception that younger generations are not interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that...
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Ray Martin
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
Options for First-Time Homebuyers!
With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do...
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