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Jason Mikkelsen
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2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast

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May
25

As mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder if the value of their homes would fall. Here's the good news. Historically, when mortgage rates rise by a percentage point or more, home values continue to appreciate. The latest data on home prices seems to confirm that trend.

According to data from CoreLogic, home price appreciation has been re-accelerating since November. The graph below shows this increase in home price appreciation in gr...

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May
2

If you're planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it's important to understand why prices are rising to begin with. One major factor is supply and demand.

In any industry, when there are more buyers for an item than there are of that

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February
28

Why Your Home Inspection Matters

While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it's a risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road.

Call us today so you have a trusted professional on your side who will keep your interests top of mind.

*Source: Keeping Current Matters, Inc.

November
24

Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you're not sure you'll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here's why selling this winter is a win for you.

Today's buyers are still dealing with a limited number of homes for sale. Thanks to continued low inventory, those buyers are competing with one another for their dream home. And when that happens, if your house is one of the few on the market, it will rise to the top of the pool – and it will be worth it.

According to the latest data from the

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