March 2018 | Maryland, Virginia and the District Real Estate :: The Gold Standard Group with eXp Realty

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 30, 2018

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99% of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase

Some believe that the combined effects of the new tax code and rising mortgage rates will have an adverse impact on residential real estate prices in 2018. However, the clear…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 29, 2018

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Be Thankful You Don’t Have to Pay Your Parents’ Interest Rate!

Interest rates hovered around 4% for the majority of 2017, which gave many buyers relief from rising home prices and helped with affordability. In the first quarter of 2018, rates…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 28, 2018

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Buyer Demand Still Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 27, 2018

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5 Reasons Why to Sell This Spring!

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 26, 2018

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20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring

Highlights: When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 23, 2018

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The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019. The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 16, 2018

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7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 14, 2018

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You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think!

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 13, 2018

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4 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Buy a Home!

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.6% over…

Written by Danny Cheung

March 12, 2018

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Monthly Archives: March 2018

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today

99% of Experts Agree: Home Prices Will Increase

Be Thankful You Don’t Have to Pay Your Parents’ Interest Rate!

Buyer Demand Still Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

5 Reasons Why to Sell This Spring!

20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In

You Can Save for a Down Payment Faster Than You Think!

4 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Buy a Home!

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