Number of Years Expected to Live in Home

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MBA Broker Consultants CalBRE Broker #00983670

Most first home buyers expect to live in their new house for at least 8 years, with 24% planning to live in their home for 16 or more years.  Talk about a long-term investment!

We always advise you to hold your property for the long-term so you’ll have the opportunity to earn equity.  With a long-term investment of 10 or more years, you won’t be affected by short-term swings in the real estate market.

Read more in our book, http://tinyurl.com/cs4724e.

What is great about America? It is the American Dream, of course. It is the idea that we are in control of our own destiny, free from harsh government sanctions as in some other lands.  It is the rights and the freedoms that so many other countries do not have. Sometimes we take our basic values for granted, including home ownership, which is a luxury not afforded to residents in some other countries.

Millions of people from all over the world flock to the United States because of the American Dream, and the basic tenet of that aspiration is home ownership.  I strongly believe that every family should own their own home, and they can accomplish this dream if they have a guide to follow.

You may have some doubts about whether you can buy a home, or you may be uncertain about how the process works.  You may be thinking, "The process is overwhelming.  I don't even know where to begin.  It's too complicated.  Who's going to help me?" 

I agree that home buying takes some time, energy, and effort.  But the freedom of home ownership is so rewarding, your family will be thrilled and I promise it will be worth your effort.  You can do it!  All you need is a guide that you can follow, and a quality real estate professional to assist you.

That's why our book is outlined as a guide that you can easily understand.  Just start with Step 1 and follow the 9 steps in this book. We will guide you each step of the way. We'll also show you how to hire a dedicated REALTOR® you can trust, so you will receive professional guidance and direction.

Let's get you the best home that your budget can afford.  I know that you will follow these steps.  So I dedicate this book to you!  You have the courage to take action and make your dream of homeownership come true.

 

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Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, M.B.A., e-Pro, GREEN
California DRE # 00983670
www.CalCoastCountry.com

                

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Jennifer Spanbauer Brodoway
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Thanks for the graph.  That's helpful.  Best of luck with your book!.

Jul 13, 2013 12:28 AM #1
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Noah Seidenberg
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Interesting Regina. Here in Evanston IL it is way less, so many students and people in transition I don't know the exact number and are too lazy to look it up now but the last time I heard it was 3 to 4 years here.

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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Regina, I think in our area it is less becasue of our military market. But generally that is about right.

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Regina P. Brown
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Thank you Jennifer.  Best of success to you!

Noah and Debbie, that's interesting!  Thank you for sharing the info from your area.

 
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