Real Estate

May 8, 2025
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The Right Kind of Close: Starting Fresh Near Your Grown Kids

The Right Kind of Close: Starting Fresh Near Your Grown Kids Photo by Freepik Guest Author:  Natalie Jones There comes a moment for many older adults when the priority list quietly rearranges itself. Career accolades, square footage, and the buzz of […]
April 24, 2025
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Existing Home Sales Dip 5.9% Month-Over-Month

NAR released March sales for existing homes.  Sales dipped 2.4% from one year ago. Key Highlights Existing-home sales slipped 5.9% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million. Sales slowed 2.4% from one year ago. The median […]
March 31, 2025
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National Housing Trends To Watch

National Housing Trends To Watch Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Search
March 23, 2025
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Nationwide Numbers For Existing Home Sales During February 2025

NAR numbers for existing home sales during February 2025 Search The financial markets and interest rates are impacting sales. Your Realtor® will advise you about your area based on real-time data.  Take advantage of their knowledge.
March 18, 2025
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The Top 7 Highlights from NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

The Top 7 Highlights from NAR’s 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Guest Author: Saif The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has once again provided invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of real estate with its 2025 Profile of […]
March 8, 2025
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Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?

Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. ​ Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. ​And, if selling […]
March 5, 2025
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The Best Financial Investment

The graph from the Federal Reserve (below) shows the best investment over time is real estate.  From the 1960’s through 2024, the price of homes continue to increase.  A few dips and blips but for the most part, homes […]
February 13, 2025
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Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at […]
January 11, 2025
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Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Source:  Keeping Current Matters Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The […]