Allison Gaddy's (agaddy) Blog

Within the next five years, Baby Boomers are projected to have the largest household growth of any other generation during that same time period, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard. Let’s take a look at why…In Merrill Lynch’s latest study, “Home in Retirement: More Freed...

There is a plethora of real estate information available today in the news and on the internet. It can be extremely confusing at times.If you are thinking of buying or selling, you need an agent who can help make sense of this rapidly evolving housing market. You need an agent who can help you pr...

Some experts are advising that first time and move-up buyers wait until they save up 20% before they move forward with their decision to purchase a home. One of the main reasons they suggest waiting is that a buyer must purchase private mortgage insurance if they have less than the 20%. That incr...

We have reported many times that the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities.Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University expanded on the top 5 financial b...

There is no doubt that home prices in the vast majority of housing markets across the country are continuing to increase on a month over month basis. The following map (based on data from the latest CoreLogic pricing report) reveals the appreciation level by state:These increases in value have ca...

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are surely getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in real estate.Let’s look at whether or not now is actually a go...

Some Highlights: Every time a home is sold, the surrounding economy feels a boost. Different industries and businesses benefit at each stage of the process of moving into a home! Hawaii leads the way with a $177,000 boost to the local economy.

Some Highlights: Hiring a Real Estate Professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house is one of the most 'educated' decisions you can make! A Real Estate Professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process. Make sure that you hire someone who knows curren...

                                        11537 Shady Meadow Way               This light, bright, and open home sits on large corner lot. Great kitchen with breakfast area and eat in bar, stainless appliances, silestone counter tops, opens to family room. Nice master suite with walk in shower and ...

According to the recently released BMO Harris Bank Home Buying Report, 52% of Americans say they are likely to buy a home in the next five years. Americans surveyed for the report said they would be willing to pay an average of $296,000 for a home and would average a 21% down payment. The report ...