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Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early

With appraisal volumes rising be sure to get your high country escape while there is inventory in Summit County. Brena Swanson explains why the homebuying season has started early from HousingWire. Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early by Brena Swanson Appraisal volume jumped 8.4% for the week of Feb. 21, marking the fifth consecutive week […]

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Land Title Guarantee Company January 2016 Market Analysis

Land Title Guarantee Company January 2016 Market Analysis January 2016 Market Analysis Please note that Land Title data comes from actual recorded transactions at the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for that particular month. The information is not directly related to MLS data. The data is an unofficial tabulation of Summit County Records that are believed

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Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands

Be sure to get the most back on your taxes this year. Renee Morad from Realtor.com outlines some important tax information for homeowners.    Hey, Homeowners! These Little-Known Tax Deductions Can Save You Thousands By Renee Morad You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax

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Owners Have More Equity Than They Realize

The National Association of Realtors explains how Owners aren’t realizing the true equity they have in their home since the market has rebounded. For an appraisal, please feel free to contact me.   Owners Have More Equity Than They Realize DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Home owners are increasingly optimistic about

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5 Things We Learned About Real Estate This Week

    5 Things We Learned About Real Estate This Week By Judy Dutton Winter has truly arrived—hello, snowstorm Jonas! It’s time to hunker down with some hot cocoa and a newfound appreciation for the roof over our heads. To further warm your hearts for the cozy abode you call home, here are some highlights of what happened in real

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The Land Title Summit County Market Analysis

 December 2015 Year End Market Analysis Please note that Land Title data comes from actual recorded transactions at the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for that particular month. The information is not directly related to MLS data. The data is an unofficial tabulation of Summit County Records that are believed to be reasonably accurate. If you choose

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5 Reasons Why A 2007-Style Real Estate Meltdown Is Unlikely Now

Daniel Goldstein explains why a Real Estate Meltdown like 2007 is unlikely. The Land Title Guarantee Company complied this article originally found on MarketWatch.com.   5 reasons a 2007-style real estate meltdown is unlikely now By: DANIEL GOLDSTEIN   The real-estate industry is on much more solid footing  When it comes to investing in the stock market,

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Time for Millennials to Leave the Nest-realtor.com

Housing Rebound: Time for Millennials to Leave the Nest1.4K Real Estate News and Advice / by Steven Russolillo / 5 days ago The U.S. homeownership rate hit a 48-year low earlier this year. Steve DiPaola/Reuters Millennials appear to be in no rush to ditch their parents’ homes. Perhaps they should be. More adults between ages

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The Top 12 Keller Williams Blog Posts of 2015

Keller Williams tracked their top blog posts of 2015. One of my favorites is “Random Acts of Kindness” from January 2015. Find them all below and pick your favorite.  January 2015– Random Acts of Kindness Keller Williams associates started 2015 off with full hearts and generosity. Readers were delighted to learn about the unforgettable gift

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Should You Buy a Home While Carrying Student Debt?

TALI WEE on the Zillow.com blog examines what it means and how you can buy a house with student loan debt. There is some great advice from financial experts on how to move forward with buying a home financially. “The single most effective way to get rid of student loans while saving and building wealth is

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