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

Home Prices Up 6.34% 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…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 30, 2018

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Further Proof It’s NOT 2008 All Over Again

Home sales numbers are leveling off, the rate of price appreciation has slowed to more historically normal averages, and inventory is finally increasing. We are headed into a more normal…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 29, 2018

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24% of Renters Believe Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home

In real estate, the spring is often seen as the ideal time to buy or sell a house. The term “Spring Buyer’s Season” exists for a reason, as renters and those looking…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 28, 2018

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Buyers: Don’t Be Surprised by Closing Costs!

Many homebuyers think that saving for their down payment is enough to buy the house of their dreams, but what about the closing costs that are required to obtain a…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 26, 2018

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Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year?

The top concern for most first-time home buyers is their ability to save for a down payment. According to a new survey, 36% of millennials took on a second job to…

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November 21, 2018

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Females Are Making It a Priority to Invest in Real Estate!

Everyone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream,…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 20, 2018

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7 Reasons to List Your House For Sale This Holiday Season

Every year at this time there are many homeowners who decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes for the first time, while others who already have…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 19, 2018

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The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home

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 (28.4%) vs. the…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 16, 2018

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Wage Increases Make Home Buying More Affordable

Everyone knows that housing affordability has been negatively impacted by rising prices and increasing mortgage rates, but there is another piece to the affordability equation – wages. How much a…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 15, 2018

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Home Sellers in Q3 Netted $61K at Resale

According to a recent report by ATTOM Data Solutions, home sellers who sold their homes in the third quarter of 2018 benefited from rising home prices and netted an average of $61,232. This…

Written by Danny Cheung

November 14, 2018

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Monthly Archives: November 2018

Home Prices Up 6.34% Across the Country!

Further Proof It’s NOT 2008 All Over Again

24% of Renters Believe Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home

Buyers: Don’t Be Surprised by Closing Costs!

Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year?

Females Are Making It a Priority to Invest in Real Estate!

7 Reasons to List Your House For Sale This Holiday Season

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home

Wage Increases Make Home Buying More Affordable

Home Sellers in Q3 Netted $61K at Resale

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