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Upgrading Technology Can Be a Driving Force in Today’s Housing Market

Eppraisal

A property with smart technology can convince appraisers to value your property more and encourage interested buyers to bid higher. Experts project that by 2028, smart tech’s household penetration rate will reach 75.1%.  The smart objects buyers view as fixtures are the only ones you can use as bargaining chips.

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Down Payments: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Will Springer Realtor

The reality is repeat buyers make a down payment of about 17% while first-timers put down about 6%-7% – figures that have been generally consistent for the last five years in the U.S. This knowledge is critical to have when saving for a home and estimating when buyers may reach their down payment goal. Let’s bust that myth right now!

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