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What is the Active Market Time in Florence?
I hear the question "How long are properties on the market now days?" quite frequently and wanted to share some insightful information...

Laura Wilson
Oct 20, 20181 min read


Dispelling the Myth About Home Affordability
We have all seen the headlines that report that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in the last ten...

Laura Wilson
Oct 15, 20182 min read
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Buying a Home? Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process. To start you on your...

Laura Wilson
Oct 15, 20181 min read
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Buying a Home is Cheaper than Renting in 38 States! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: According to a study by GoBankingRates, it is cheaper to buy a home than rent in 38 states across the country. In six...

Laura Wilson
Oct 8, 20181 min read


How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand?
The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market’s demand for it. The National Association of...

Laura Wilson
Oct 8, 20181 min read


Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes
CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the...

Laura Wilson
Sep 23, 20182 min read


25% of Homes with a Mortgage are Now Equity Rich!
Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately and much of the focus has been on whether home prices are accelerating too quickly,...

Laura Wilson
Sep 23, 20181 min read
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What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West. The...

Laura Wilson
Sep 1, 20181 min read


Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing in 2019
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that home sales will increase nicely in 2019. Below is a...

Laura Wilson
Sep 1, 20181 min read
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Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment...

Laura Wilson
Aug 6, 20181 min read
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Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are...

Laura Wilson
Aug 6, 20181 min read


Housing Will Not Fall Victim to Next Economic Storm
Some experts are calling for a slowdown in the economy later this year and most economists have predicted that the next recession could...

Laura Wilson
Jul 21, 20181 min read
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What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you...

Laura Wilson
Jul 21, 20181 min read


Homes More Affordable Today than 1985-2000
Rising home prices have many concerned that the average family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American...

Laura Wilson
Jul 7, 20182 min read
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Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over...

Laura Wilson
Jul 7, 20181 min read


Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact?
Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t...

Laura Wilson
Jun 30, 20182 min read


What’s the Median Home Value in Your State?
If you’ve entered the real estate market as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the mantra “location, location, location” in...

Laura Wilson
Jun 30, 20181 min read


3 Issues Facing Today’s Real Estate Market
Last week, the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) held their 52nd Annual Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Among...

Laura Wilson
Jun 23, 20182 min read


Will Home Prices Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise?
Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an...

Laura Wilson
Jun 4, 20182 min read


“Short of a war or stock market crash…”
This month, Arch Mortgage Insurance released their spring Housing and Mortgage Market Review. The report explained that an increase in...

Laura Wilson
Apr 29, 20182 min read
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