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2016
To keep you sharp and smart in 2016, be sure to remember these tips:1. Get The Blood FlowingIn a 2014 study at the University of British Columbia, women who walked briskly for an hour twice weekly for six months—but not those who strength-trained or did no exercise—increased brain volume in the ...
01/25/2016
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Fannie Mae recently released their “What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” Study. The study revealed that Americans are misinformed about what is required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home. Here are three takeaways:§ 59% of Americans either don’t know (5...
01/22/2016
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 Rea...
01/19/2016
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People often ask whether or not now is a good time to buy a home. No one ever asks when a good time to rent is. However, we want to make certain that everyone understands that today is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released their third quarter median rent numbers. Here is a ...
01/13/2016
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In 1907, famed psychologist William James claimed, “We are making use of only a small part of our possible mental and physical resources.” A journalist later misquoted him as saying the average person develops on 10% of his mental capacity. Scans, however, show that we use every part of our brai...
01/11/2016
In a recent post, Trulia examined whether homeownership was again being seen by adults in the US as a “part of their personal American Dream.” Over the last five years:§ The percentage of U.S. adults who believe homeownership is part of their American Dream increased from 70% to 75%§ The percenta...
01/04/2016