August 2020 | Frederick, MD Real Estate :: Jim Bass Group of Real Estate Teams

Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start…

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August 31, 2020

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The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive…

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August 28, 2020

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Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love…

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August 27, 2020

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Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be…

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August 26, 2020

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Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back

When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and…

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August 25, 2020

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The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is…

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August 24, 2020

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Ask a Pro About Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights According to trending data, searches for key real estate topics are skyrocketing online. Clearly, lots of people have questions about buying a home, and other topics related to the…

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August 21, 2020

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Forbearance Numbers Are Lower than Expected

Originally, some housing industry analysts were concerned that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families to delay payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when…

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August 20, 2020

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Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery?

The residential real estate market has definitely been the shining light in this country’s current economic situation. All-time low mortgage rates coupled with a new appreciation of what a home truly means…

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August 19, 2020

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Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market

In today’s housing market, it can be a big challenge for buyers to find homes to purchase, as the number of houses for sale is far below the current demand. Now, however,…

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August 18, 2020

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Monthly Archives: August 2020

Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back

The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year

Ask a Pro About Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Forbearance Numbers Are Lower than Expected

Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery?

Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market

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