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Congratulations to our 2020 Agent Leadership Council! We are so proud to be in business with each of you!The Keller Williams ALC or Agent Leadership Council is made up of the top 20% of agents in each office. This dynamic ‘board of directors’ is actively involved in the leadership decisions that ...
01/15/2020
 ShutterstockThere’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is because house prices have substantially increased over the last several years.It’s not, however, just the price of a home that matters.Homes,...
01/15/2020
ShutterstockBy the end of last year, many homeowners found themselves with more equity than they realized, and at the same time their wages were increasing. When those two factors unite, it can spark homeowners to think about making a move to a larger or more expensive home in the luxury space. T...
01/14/2020
ShutterstockAccording to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60.The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership.According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and...
01/13/2020
by Mercury EverOut Staff – Original Article Minority Retort: 5th Anniversary Show, Fri Jan 10, 8 pm, Siren Theater, $12-152020 may not be very old, but it’s already provided us with so many opportunities to find new ways to maintain (at least a little) hope and light through art; and Portland is ...
01/10/2020
Some Highlights: On January 10th of each year, “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day” encourages consumers to reduce their overall energy costs by improving home efficiency. According to Freddie Mac, a typical U.S. family spends $2,200 per year on energy bills. By making energy efficient upgrades, ...
01/10/2020
ShutterstockIf you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that many people believe the winter months aren’t a good time to sell a home. As realtor.com Senior Economist George Ratiu recently noted,“Sellers tend to be more reluctant to list during the colder time of...
01/09/2020
©iStockphoto.com/KarepanovWhich month do you think most people who are considering buying a home actually start their search? If you’re like most of us, you probably think the surge happens in the spring, likely in April. Not anymore. According to new research, January 2019 was only 1% behind Feb...
01/08/2020
ShutterstockMovies, tv shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different.Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is not projected to change as we continue into ...
01/07/2020
ShutterstockOutside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home this year instead of waiting.1. Buying a Home is a Great InvestmentSeveral reports indicate that real estate is a good investment, to...
01/06/2020
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