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2020 Homebuying Checklist

2/26/2020

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2020 Homebuying Checklist

Some Highlights:
  • If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval.
  • Being proactive about the homebuying process will help set you up for success in each step.
  • Make sure to work with a trusted real estate professional along the way, to help guide you through the homebuying steps specific to your area.
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Your Questions Answered: Best Home Buying Tips for First-Timers

2/21/2020

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    Your Questions Answered: Best Home Buying Tips for First-Timers

    No, you probably don’t need to put 20% down. Read

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No Matter What the Groundhog Says... You Should Sell Before Spring

2/19/2020

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6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

2/17/2020

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    6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

    Durability is key for kitchen remodeling, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Read

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8 Eye-Opening Things Home Inspectors Can't Tell You

2/14/2020

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    8 Eye-Opening Things Home Inspectors Can't Tell You

    What’s included in a home inspection may not be as important as what isn’t. Read

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Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

2/12/2020

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Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for the Economic Forecasting Survey predicted we would have a recession no later than the end of this year (2020). The same study done just three months ago showed more than one third of the economists still saw an economic slowdown right around the corner.
The news caused concern among consumers. This is evidenced by a recent survey done by realtor.com that shows 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur by the end of this year.
Wait! It seems the experts are changing their minds….Now, in an article earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) revealed only 14.3% of those economists now believe we’re in danger of a recession occurring this year (see graph below):The WSJ article strongly stated,
“The U.S. expansion, now in its 11th year, will continue through the 2020 presidential election with a healthy labor market backing it up, economists say.”
This optimism regarding the economy was repeated by others as well.
CNBC, quoting Goldman Sachs economists:
“Just months after almost everyone on Wall Street worried that a recession was just around the corner, Goldman Sachs said a downturn is unlikely over the next several years. In fact, the firm’s economists stopped just short of saying that the U.S. economy is recession-proof.”
Barron’s:
“When Barron’s gathers some of Wall Street’s best minds—as we do every January for our annual Roundtable—we expect some consensus, some disagreement…But the 10 veteran investors and economists who convened in New York on Jan. 6 at the Barron’s offices agree that there’s almost no chance of a recession this year.”
Washington Post:
“The U.S. economy is heading into 2020 at a pace of steady, sustained growth after a series of interest rate cuts and the apparent resolution of two trade-related threats mostly eliminated the risk of a recession.”
Robert A. Dye, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank:
"I expect that the U.S. economy will avoid a recession in 2020."
Bottom LineThere probably won’t be a recession this year. That’s good news for you, whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home.
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Creating Storage Underneath Your Stairs

2/10/2020

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    Creating Storage Underneath Your Stairs

    Sweep out the dust bunnies. Clear away the clutter. Time to put wasted space beneath the staircase to work with these customized storage solutions. Read

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4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

2/7/2020

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    4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

    What’s a rule of thumb to determine how much mortgage you can afford? There’s no one rule, but these four tips will tell you. Read

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7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

2/5/2020

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    7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House

    The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market. Read

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4 Questions To Ask Yourself When Selling a House This Year

2/3/2020

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