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Retirement may be changing what you need in a home

November 27, 2021

Retirement may be changing what you need in a home

The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom:

“At least 1.7 million more older workers than expected retired due to the pandemic recession.”Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home Ownership Tagged With: Retirement

4 ways homeowners can use their equity

November 22, 2021

4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year.

If you’re looking for the best ways to use your growing equity, here are four options:Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home Ownership Tagged With: Home Equity

Infographic:
Your home equity can take you places

July 9, 2021

The amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically. On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000. When it’s time to sell, your home equity can help accomplish your goals.

INFOGRAPHIC: Your home equity can take you places

Let’s connect to discuss how you can take advantage of today’s sellers’ market to get the most out of your home sale.

Filed Under: Home Ownership, Market Trends Tagged With: Appreciation, Home Equity, Infographics

A look at home price appreciation through 2025

July 6, 2021

A look at home price appreciation through 2025

Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with these recent gains, homeowners are witnessing their financial stability and well-being grow to record levels.

In more good news for homeowners, the most recent Home Price Expectations Survey – a survey of a national panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists – forecasts home prices will continue appreciating over the next five years, adding to the record amount of equity homeowners have already gained over the past year. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home Ownership, Market Trends Tagged With: Appreciation, Home Equity, Home Prices

Infographic:
Top reasons to own your home

June 1, 2021

June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re thinking of buying a home, it might just help you find the stability, community, and comfort you’ve been searching for over the past year.

Top Reasons To Own Your Home

Let’s connect today to determine if homeownership is the right next step for you.

Filed Under: Home Ownership Tagged With: Infographics

The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership

December 30, 2020

The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership

Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them.

1. Move-up or Downsize: One option is to consider moving into a new home, putting the equity you’ve likely gained in your current house toward a down payment on a new one that better meets your needs – something that’s truly a perfect fit, especially if your lifestyle has changed this year.Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home Ownership Tagged With: Interest Rates

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The Path to Homeownership

December 4, 2020

If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the home buying process.

The Path to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the way in our local area.

Filed Under: Home Ownership, Tips for Home Buyers Tagged With: Infographics

What home insurance does (and doesn’t) cover

November 14, 2020

What home insurance does — and doesn’t — cover

Getting homeowners insurance when you purchase a house is a non-negotiable. But while standard home insurance policies provide a high level of coverage and protection, they don’t cover everything — and in order to protect your home (and your investment), it’s important to understand what potential issues might fall outside your home insurance umbrella.

Here are a few things that you may be surprised to learn that your homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover:Continue Reading

Filed Under: Tips for Home Buyers, Home Ownership Tagged With: Insurance

VIDEO: How home ownership multiplies your net worth

October 1, 2020

Home ownership is one of the best ways to build your financial future. In fact, homeowners have an average net worth that is 40 times greater than that of renters. Watch:

Let’s connect so we can begin planning your first step toward building your financial future.

Filed Under: Tips for Home Buyers, Home Ownership

Home improvement, DIY projects are here to stay

September 21, 2020

Home improvement, DIY projects are here to stay

COVID-19 has caused many people to spend significantly more time at home than they’re used to—and all that time at home has led to a serious rise in the popularity of home improvement and DIY projects.

But it looks like this DIY/home improvement trend is here to stay — COVID or no COVID. The home improvement and DIY trend has staying power beyond the pandemic, according to a recent report by CNBC:

  • The shift to suburban areas. Many buyers are leaving large cities in favor of larger, more spacious homes in the suburbs — and larger homes means more home improvement projects.
  • Consumers are ready and willing to spend on home improvement and DIY projects. While COVID has caused many consumers to up their spending, one category they’re willing to spend in moving forward? Home improvement. According to a survey from Wells Fargo (highlighted in the article), 88 percent of consumers plan to increase their retail spending on home improvement items (for example, appliances and electronics) in the second half of 2020.

Bottom line: While COVID may have inspired the uptick in home improvement and DIY projects, the trend is showing no signs of slowing. So if you’ve been thinking about tackling a project at home (either for your own satisfaction or to get your property ready to sell), now is a great time to make a move.

Filed Under: Home Ownership Tagged With: Home Improvement

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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and year-round Green Valley resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in the Green Valley or Sahuarita area, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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Green Valley, AZ 85614
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