Homes Are More Affordable In 44 Out Of 50 States
With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However,… Read more ⇢
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Rutland Community
Learn about what Rutland Community has to offer and take a look at this pristene former HHHunt model home thats waiting for you to call it home. Read more ⇢
Home Prices Up 6.54% Across The Country!
Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if… Read more ⇢
Which Homes Have Increased In Value The Most?
Home values have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors puts the annual increase in the median existing-home price at 5.6%. CoreLogic, in… Read more ⇢
Protectecting Yourself During a Move
“I can’t wait to move!” How often do you hear someone say that? What they mean is they can’t wait to be in their new place, all unpacked and organized and… Read more ⇢
6 Places You Can Get Great Stuff For Your House For The Cost Of Lunch
So you just laid out a bunch of cash for your down payment and closing costs, and don’t forget about the moving company. Or, maybe you’re just getting ready to buy… Read more ⇢
Why Do Home Buyers Wait For Spring?
Indications are that this will be an active spring market with real estate price and mortgage rate increases which extend deep into 2017. Getting ahead of this momentum may bring benefits… Read more ⇢
The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health
Today, we want to cover the section of the report that quoted several studies concentrating on the impact homeownership has on the health of family members. Here are some of the… Read more ⇢
CAN YOU TRUST ZILLOW’S HOME PRICE ZESTIMATE? IN A WORD: NO.
I got an email from Zillow last week. Seems my house has gone up in value another $2,000+ dollars in the past 30 days. And it’s going to rise another 3.5%… Read more ⇢
Veterans Day
A hero is one who risks his/her life every day to protect our great nation. On this Veterans Day, and every day, we want to thank veterans and members of our… Read more ⇢
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME HALLOWEEN-FRIENDLY FOR KIDS
Most kids will tell you that Halloween is one of their favorite holidays. Of course, the truth is that many adults love decorating and getting their homes into the spirit as… Read more ⇢
Haunted House Contest
We are very excited to announce our first Haunted House Contest where you get a chance to will $150 Gift Card to Home Depot. Info and Rules: 1. Submit a… Read more ⇢
OCTOBER EVENTS IN RICHMOND
2nd Street Festival October 1-2, 2016 Free Admission The 2nd Street Festival, presented by Altria and Dominion, returns for the 28th year, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2, to celebrate the rich… Read more ⇢
Staycation in the Shenandoah Valley {Things to Do on a Budget}
June 4, 2012 by Mandi Ehman Shenandoah National Park / Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park consists of more than 200,000 acres of protected land, offering… Read more ⇢
Harvard: Why Owning A Home Makes Sense Financially
We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities. Eric Belsky, the Managing… Read more ⇢
Resolve to Hire a Real Estate Professional in 2016
Some Highlights: Happy New Year! If you plan to buy your dream home or sell your house in 2016, resolve to use a real estate professional! Real Estate Professionals are… Read more ⇢
Homeownership Builds Wealth and Offers Stability
The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans prefer owning their own home instead of renting are: They want the opportunity… Read more ⇢
Do You Really Think Your Landlord Pays for Repairs?
A recent article that appeared on Nasdaq.com addressed the issue of whether it is best to buy or rent in today’s real estate environment. The article was very fair in discussing both options. Read more ⇢
When is it a Good Time to Rent? Definitely NOT Now!
People often ask whether or not now is a good time to buy a home. No one ever asks when a good time to rent is. However, we want to make… Read more ⇢
Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Mark In 9 Years!
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their Pending Home Sales Index Report and revealed that it is at its highest level since April 2006. The Pending Home Sales Index is “a… Read more ⇢
Billionaire Says Real Estate is Best Investment Possible
Billionaire money manager John Paulson was interviewed at the Delivering Alpha Conference presented by CNBC and Institutional Investor. During his session he boldly stated: “I still think, from an individual perspective, the best deal investment you… Read more ⇢
