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. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on May 30, 2019 in Josh's Blog
Starting the Search for Your Dream Home? Here Are 5 Tips!
In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared.
In a realtor.com article entitled, “How to ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on May 23, 2019 in Josh's Blog
New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers
Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on May 14, 2019 in Josh's Blog
The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment
If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on May 10, 2019 in Josh's Blog
Shasta County Market Update - May 2019
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From the Desk Of Josh Barker @ RE/MAX
Dear Clients,
Monthly sales report for April 2019 indicated that 251 homes closed, down from 287 homes sold in the same month 1 year ago. ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on May 3, 2019 in Market Updates