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Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, investment, lending, market, new build, real estate February 1, 2022February 1, 2022No Comments

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home …

Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

by markelgroupBlog, Cheryl Markel, investment, market, real estate, selling February 1, 2022February 1, 2022No Comments

If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why. Demand Is Very Strong According …

Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential

by markelgroupBlog, Cheryl Markel, investment, market, real estate, selling January 5, 2022January 5, 2022No Comments

Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. The 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys …

When a House Becomes a Home

by markelgroupBlog, buying, investment, real estate December 27, 2021December 27, 2021No Comments

It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a familiar scent or a favorite chair, the feel-good connections to our own homes can be more important to …

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The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

by markelgroupBlog, buying, investment, lending, market, real estate December 27, 2021December 27, 2021No Comments

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put down less? While there are lower down payment programs available that allow qualified buyers to put down as little as 3.5%, it’s important to understand the many …