How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

December 28, 2018

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drone video are just a few of the ways that technology is changing the real estate industry. If you are in the market for a property, understanding these new processes can help you in many ways.

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4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

December 27, 2018

Are you trying to decide if you should rent or buy? There are many reasons why home ownership is better than renting. Here are just a few to consider when you’re making your decision.

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FOMC Raises Key Rate, Forecasts 2 Rate Hikes in 2019

December 26, 2018

During its post-meeting statement, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced that its target range for the Fed’s key interest rate would increase one quarter percent to 2.25 to 2.50 percent. While this rate hike was not expected by the Executive branch, it met analyst expectations.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 24th, 2018

December 24, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and National Association of Realtors(R) report on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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Big Cities vs. Secondary Markets: Where to Buy?

December 21, 2018

Atlanta, Charlotte, New York and Los Angeles are always on the real estate radar because of big ticket sales and good media coverage. The secondary markets – those markets without the celebrity undertones – may actually be better deals. With the price of borrowing money rising and occupation rates dropping in primary markets, places like Nashville and Birmingham are looking better to investors.

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How To Choose Between Laminate And Hardwood Flooring

December 20, 2018

Picking out a new flooring can be exciting. After all, as anyone knows, new flooring in a home or business property can completely change the entire atmosphere. A common question asked by commercial and residential property owners is “Should I go with laminate or hardwood flooring?”

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How Will Interest Rates Affect the Market in 2019?

December 19, 2018

Forbes and other reputable publications have predicted a continued rise in interest rates over 2019. The initial shock of the Fed’s action caused a slowdown in real estate markets over the final part of 2018. As the shock wears off, experts are divided as to whether more expensive money will continue to translate into lower housing starts and occupancy rates for primary markets.

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What is the Multifamily Market in 2019 Looking Like?

December 18, 2018

A growing supply of housing, volatility in the marketplace and risks in the development process all affected the multifamily market in 2018. In 2019, these three factors will continue to move the needle.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 17th, 2018

December 17, 2018

Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 17th, 2018

December 17, 2018

Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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