• The Perks of Buying over Renting,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    The Perks of Buying over Renting

    Thinking about buying a home? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you’re ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place. 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There’s been some confusion over the past year or so abo

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  • Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

    Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what's going on with home prices these days. Here's the scoop. The latest national data from Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see graphs be

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  • The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

      If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and ot

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