February 2017 | Maryland, Virginia and the District Real Estate :: The Gold Standard Group with eXp Realty

How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 28, 2017

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Where Are the Home Prices Heading in the Next 5 Years?

Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 27, 2017

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Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Mark Since 2007

Highlights: Sales of existing homes reached the highest pace in a decade at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million. January marked the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year price…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 24, 2017

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The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans: “Owning a home embodies…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 23, 2017

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Are You 1 of the 59 Million Planning to Buy This Year?

According to a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, one in four Americans are considering buying a home this year. If this statistic proves to be true, that means that 59 million…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 22, 2017

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Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD!

So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 21, 2017

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US Housing Market Is Moving into ‘Buy Territory’!

According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 20, 2017

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Do You Know the Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying?

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (30%),…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 17, 2017

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The Impact of Homeownership on Civic Involvement

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most Americans: “Owning a home embodies…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 16, 2017

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The Great News About Rising Prices for Homeowners

Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply…

Written by Danny Cheung

February 15, 2017

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Monthly Archives: February 2017

How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?

Where Are the Home Prices Heading in the Next 5 Years?

Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Mark Since 2007

The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health

Are You 1 of the 59 Million Planning to Buy This Year?

Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD!

US Housing Market Is Moving into ‘Buy Territory’!

Do You Know the Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying?

The Impact of Homeownership on Civic Involvement

The Great News About Rising Prices for Homeowners

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