Even in this bitter cold weather we are still showing homes to Buyers. Check out the attached article.
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4 Reasons to Sell This Winter Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you (1 comments)
Don Hess KW Elite Keller Williams Realty 1280 Plaza Blvd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-553-2500 Office 717-715-6288 Mobile 717-786-7967 Direct donhess39@gmail.com activerain.com/dfh Should Boomers Buy or Rent after Selling? In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many baby boomers are selling their current homes and moving into rentals, rather than purchasing another home. “Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters aged 55 or above rose 28 percent, while those aged 34 or younger only increased 3 percent… Meanwhile, more than 5 million baby boomers across the nation are expected to rent their next home by 2020, according to a 2016 analysis from Freddie Mac.” This makes sense (2 comments)
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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 (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.8%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by (2 comments)
Don Hess KW Elite Keller Williams Realty 1280 Plaza Blvd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-553-2500 Office 717-715-6288 Mobile 717-786-7967 Direct donhess39@gmail.com activerain.com/dfh Builder Offering to Pay Off Student Loans for Buyers Millennials are on track to become the most educated generation in history. This means they are also the generation with the most student debt. Depending on the type of degree earned, as well as the prestige of the institution attended, there are some millennials who graduate college with what equates to a mortgage payment. For those first-time buyers, and even some move-up buyers, who took advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit in 2008, there is an interesting (2 comments)
It would be nice if Home buying and selling was as easy as portrayed on TV, but it's a lot more complex and time consuming than it is portrayed.
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Don Hess KW Elite Keller Williams Realty 1280 Plaza Blvd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-553-2500 Office 717-715-6288 Mobile 717-786-7967 Direct donhess39@gmail.com 5 Myths About Real Estate Reality TV Explained Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there… watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Fixer Upper,” “House (3 comments)
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Don Hess KW Elite Keller Williams Realty 1280 Plaza Blvd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-553-2500 Office 717-715-6288 Mobile 717-786-7967 Direct donhess39@gmail.com Top 3 Things Second-Wave Baby Boomers Look for in a Home According to data from the U.S Census bureau, there are approximately 76.4 million baby boomers living in the United States today. Contrary to what many think, there are very different segments within this generation, and one piece that sets them apart are their housing needs. John McManus, editorial director of Hanley Wood’s Residential Group says his company “is focusing on the (2 comments)
Don Hess Keller Williams Realty of Central PA East 930 Red Rose Court Lancaster, PA 17601 717 553-2500 office 717 715-6288 mobile 717 786-7967 direct donhess39@gmail.com 4 Reasons to Buy This Fall It’s that time of year; the seasons are changing and with them come thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence about whether or not now is the right time to buy don’t have to look much further to find four great reasons to consider buying a home now, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that (1 comments)
Don Hess Keller Williams Realty of Central PA East 930 Red Rose Court Lancaster, PA 17601 717 553-2500 office 717 715-6288 mobile 717 786-7967 direct donhess39@gmail.com The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home Owning a home has great financial benefits. Because of this, more and more experts are growing concerned about the ramifications of a falling homeownership rate. Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. The outcomes of a falling homeownership rate can be devastating. As explained by ApartmentList.com: “Our research indicates that not owning a (1 comments)
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Don Hess Keller Williams Realty of Central PA East 930 Red Rose Court Lancaster, PA 17601 717 553-2500 office 717 715-6288 mobile 717 786-7967 direct donhess39@gmail.com What States Give You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Thinking of moving across the country? How far will your money take you? The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living compared to Northeast and Western states. The ‘Biggest Bang for your Buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purchase $115.34 worth of goods for $100. Email mikeperrykw@gmail.com to receive a (1 comments)
Being a Charter Member of the Boomer Generation, this article caught my attention. Call Me!
Don Hess Keller Williams Realty of Central PA East 930 Red Rose Court Lancaster, PA 17601 717 553-2500 office 717 715-6288 mobile 717 786-7967 direct donhess39@gmail.com Baby Boomers Are On the Move According to a Merrill Lynch study, “an estimated 4.2 million retirees moved into a new home last year alone.” Two-thirds of retirees say that they are likely to move at least once during retirement. As one participant in the study stated: “In retirement, you have the chance to live anywhere you want. Or you can just stay where you are. There (1 comments)