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    • Selling Your Home Quickly is Easier Than it Sounds

      By Aneta Ivanova | Author Blog Posts – Wed, Sep 19, 2012 6:54 PM EDT

      Selling Your Home Quickly Is Easier Than It Sounds

      If you are in the market to sell your property you probably want to sell it as quickly as possible. Fortunately, there are some tried and true methods that can help you sell your home faster and if you have a good Realtor® they will know how to help you utilize these tips. As a result you will know whether your seller's agent is worthy based on whether or not they are using most, if not all, of these ideas to help sell your home.

      Price To Sell - One of the most effective ways to sell a home quickly is price your home aggressively knowing that you will ultimately be tied value set by licensed appraiser. This is especially true if the buyer intends to finance the home through a mortgage loan.

      Use Professional Photos & Videos - As a part of the marketing of your home photos and video are one of your greatest tools. There is nothing worse than getting a listing with the words "photo not available" because that instantly

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    • Home Affordability Now at Historically Favorable Levels

      By Aneta Ivanova | Author Blog Posts – Wed, Sep 19, 2012 5:44 PM EDT


      Home Affordability Now At Historically Favorable Levels

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      Housing affordability conditions for all buyers are faring well so far in 2012 showing a modest increase nationally is all regions but one. The National Affordability Index is based on the relationship between median home price, median family income and average mortgage interest rate. The higher the index, the greater the overall household purchasing power. Nationally the index reached 183.80 representing a 4.14% increase from this time last year.

      The largest year over year increase was posted in the Northeast at 5.79% however with an index level of 155.40, well below the national average. This is due partially to the Northeast having the highest median home price in the nation at $250,800 and the highest qualifying income requirement.

      Following close behind was

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