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Days on market and selling a home – Tom’s Take #149

Days on market is only of two “market time” statistics on Bright MLS, with the other being Cumulative Days on Market. One of the most common questions I get…

Written by Tom Toole

January 14, 2020

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Life insurance and home ownership – Tom’s Take #148

Buying a home is a huge financial investment. It is often the biggest asset people purchase, if not one of the biggest. Many consumers do not know how to…

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January 7, 2020

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Tom’s Take #147 – Historically low interest rates are not the only reason you should buy

The low rates being seen in the marketplace are helping a lot of people save money. Buyer affordability is up and the Fed is holding steady with their current…

Written by Tom Toole

December 31, 2019

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Zillow is the biggest real estate story of 2019 – Tom’s Take #146

As I look back on all the real estate news in 2019, one company was at the forefront the entire time. Zillow has become the Google of real estate.…

Written by Tom Toole

December 24, 2019

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Fed is holding steady on rates – Tom’s Take #145

There is more news coming from the Federal Reserve this month, making for a busy December. We know the Fed does not directly set rates and that their policy…

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December 17, 2019

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2020 real estate market predictions – Tom’s Take #144

Industry experts are always making predictions about what will happen in the new year. Sometimes they are right, and sometimes they are wrong. Rather than speculate, I want to help…

Written by Tom Toole

December 10, 2019

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Silver Tsunami is coming – Tom’s Take #143

Inventory is a major pain point for Buyers and Sellers right now. There is good news! There is hope on the horizon according to Zillow Group. Zillow is calling…

Written by Tom Toole

December 3, 2019

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Capital gains tax and real estate transactions – Tom’s Take #142

There are many financial ramifications that are involved when selling a home. How much will it cost to carry it? Will you be taxed on the sale or the…

Written by Tom Toole

November 19, 2019

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Holiday season real estate myths BUSTED – Tom’s Take #141

Real estate agents tend to spew out recommendations and statements with little fact or analysis behind them. A great example is that the holiday season is a bad time…

Written by Tom Toole

November 12, 2019

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How’s the market through the 3rd quarter in 2019? – Tom’s Take #140

How’s the market is the #1 question out there right now for real estate consumers. There is tons of satay and noise out there from all the major business…

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November 5, 2019

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Days on market and selling a home – Tom’s Take #149

Life insurance and home ownership – Tom’s Take #148

Tom’s Take #147 – Historically low interest rates are not the only reason you should buy

Zillow is the biggest real estate story of 2019 – Tom’s Take #146

Fed is holding steady on rates – Tom’s Take #145

2020 real estate market predictions – Tom’s Take #144

Silver Tsunami is coming – Tom’s Take #143

Capital gains tax and real estate transactions – Tom’s Take #142

Holiday season real estate myths BUSTED – Tom’s Take #141

How’s the market through the 3rd quarter in 2019? – Tom’s Take #140

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