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Aloha Paradise Realty
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Waipahu, HI 96797
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Tiffany DuBose, R PB
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Having a Great Month!
Tiffany DuBose
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You Can't Keep A Good Homebuyer Down
An estimated 2 million home
buyers are poised to take the plunge
just as soon as the economy returns from
the deep.
That's because Americans still place a
high value on homeownership, but
qualifying for a mortgage and raising a
down payment in an economy that won't
produce jobs, keeps many of them sitting
on the fence.
Eighty-nine percent of owners and 59
percent of renters feel that
homeownership is important to the
American family while 87 percent of
owners and 73 percent of renters feel
homeownership is an economic
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cornerstone, according to Hanley
Wood's Housing 360 Survey.
Indeed, housing, including
shelter itself, household
operations, insurance, fuels and
utilities, water, sewage and
trash services and furnishings,
among
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Sellers: Moving Forward
The decision to sell your home can come
with a mixed bag of emotions. There is
uncertainty and fear about how quickly your home
will sell and for what dollar amount. There may
be guilt about leaving behind family, friends,
or neighbors. You may also feel anxiety about
what is to come.
A less than stellar market has done little to
ease these jitters. Many would-be sellers have
even decided to forgo moves for fear that now
isn't the time to sell.
Many others who have made the leap are ruled by
emotions of sadness or regret. How does one let
go of a home where so many memories were made?
The answer is in the attitude. It's not about
letting go. It's about moving forward.
In order to let go of the negative feelings you
have about the selling process there are a few
crucial steps to take.
First, be resolute about your decision. If we
allow ourselves to go back and forth between "I
should" and "I shouldn't", you'll always have
uncertainty. Decide once and for all what is
best for your family. Many people make pro and
con lists. Others simply go with what feels
right.
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The Joys of Homeownership
Today's experts spout off the latest
statistics about long-term wealth, home values,
and interest rates, yet there's a much more
sentimental side to homeownership. In fact, many
home buyers are drawn to homeownership for these
warm and fuzzy reasons.
Owning a home allows you to put down roots, both
figuratively and literally. On one hand you
become part of a neighborhood and community.
When you rent, neighbors come and go as quickly
as leases renew. Homeowners, however, tend to
stay put longer.
What does this mean for you? You can develop,
many times, lifelong relationships. This also
means your home will see you through many of
life's important milestones.
It makes sense. Many people enter the realm of
homeownership as young couples looking to build
a nest. They plan on starting their own family
and need room to expand and grow. These family
homes will see many firsts and will be the
container of countless memories. Additionally,
homeownership gives families more room to
entertain and this means extended family will
also share in building memories.
It's not just young families, though, that seek
homeownership. Families with teenagers seek
larger homes to room their growing brood.
Retiring adults may wish to start a new phase
and new memories, seeking out warmer climates or
smaller, more manageable homes.
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Is a Smaller
Home for You?
Studies over the past few years have shown a
solid trend regarding home sizes. Buyers today want
smaller homes with smaller price tags. During the boom
era in the mid-2000's, homeownership was about
McMansions and spacious sprawls. The recent recession
and continued ailing recovery have made many families
rethink their budgets and lifestyles. A 9.1 percent
unemployment rate hasn't "helped."
So, this question is posed. How much space does your
family really need? This isn't a simple cut and dry
question. Every family has different needs and dynamics.
Let's put things into perspective, though. Having a
large, show-stopper home doesn't equate with family
happiness. Many families in centuries past lived happily
in one room cabins and small-scale homes.
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Tiffany DuBose
E-mail:
tiffany@aprhi.com
Web:
http://www.aprhi.com
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Aloha Paradise Realty Inc.
(808)
674-2371
94-1036 Waipio Uka Street 104C
Waipahu, HI 96797
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