• 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 abou

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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 belo

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  • Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?,Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

    Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

    You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and that’s home equity. Here’s a loo

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