May 2019 | Maryland, Virginia and the District Real Estate :: The Gold Standard Group with eXp Realty

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home

Some Highlights: June is National Homeownership Month! Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial. What reasons do you…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 31, 2019

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The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 30, 2019

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Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise

As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 29, 2019

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2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms.…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 28, 2019

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The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price

Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging. 62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 24, 2019

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4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings accounts. For the sixth year in a…

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May 23, 2019

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Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!

According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 22, 2019

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Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?

Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations have chosen to “age in place” over moving. The…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 21, 2019

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Top Days to List Your Home for Sale

Some Highlights: ATTOM Data Solutions conducted an analysis of more than 29 million single family home and condo sales over the past eight years to determine the top days to list your home…

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May 17, 2019

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What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%.…

Written by Danny Cheung

May 16, 2019

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Monthly Archives: May 2019

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home

The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price

4 Most Popular Bottom Line Investments in America

Boomerang Buyers: Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!

Are Older Generations Really Not Selling Their Homes?

Top Days to List Your Home for Sale

What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

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