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GC Living

Greene County Lifestyle and Real Estate

Jennifer Vogel

Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

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Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s why.Near-Record Percentage of New Home InventoryNewly built homes are becoming an increasingly significant part of today’s housing inventory. According to the most recent report from Continue Reading about Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

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Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than just having a place to live – it offers a sense of belonging, stability, and freedom. According to Nicole Bachaud, Senior Economist at Zillow:“The American Dream is still owning a home. There’s a lot of pent-up demand for ownership; that isn’t going to go Continue Reading about Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some HighlightsIf you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028.Based on that forecast, if you bought a $400,000 house this year, experts say it could gain over $72,000 in equity over the next five years. If you're worried about falling home prices, don't be. Many experts forecast they'll keep rising for Continue Reading about Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

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If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision.Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), which compares net worth for homeowners and renters. The latest report shows the average homeowner’s net worth is almost 40X greater than a Continue Reading about The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

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If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply for your mortgage and before you close. Here’s a list of things to remember when you apply for your home loan.Don’t Deposit Large Sums of CashLenders need to Continue Reading about Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

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If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this:“. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you owe on your mortgage.”That means your equity grows as you pay down your home loan over Continue Reading about Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

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If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): This recent trend is great news for buyers. As a recent article from Bankrate says:“The rate Continue Reading about What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power