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Homewonership Has Always Proven To Be A Great Long Term Investment
There are alot of Buyers on the fence at the moment and alot of it has to do with uncertainty.  Whether it be the job market, the media, or mere cautiousness there are alot of people that aren't sure what they should do or who they should believe.  If You rely soley on the media you will never buy a home and could miss out on alot of opportunities in the market.  Buyers and Sellers should rely on the Real Estate professionals since we are the people that 1) specialize in Real Estate and 2) are technically considered experts in the field.  Real Estate is very localized and national statistics don't do anything for someone looking to buy in a specific area.  National statistics such as 96% of homeowners are fine and have no problems with their mortgage, another 30% of homeowners own their homes free and clear.  Those are encouraging stats but at the same time Buyers and Sellers need to know what is going on in their immediate area and that information will come from the Agents that are conducting business in that area.The role of the Agent has evolved into more of a consulting role.  I make it ... more

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