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Fannie: More Americans Say Buy, Sell Now -

With sluggish inventory levels nationwide, here’s a welcome sign: Forty-two percent of Americans are now saying it’s a good time to... [NAR Daily News Magazine]

Just like the investment you make in your home when remodeling and redecorating, we've invested in our most important marketing tool . . . our public website.

If you've visited AgencyRealEstate.com in the past, you'll notice that we've done extensive remodeling. If this is your first time here, we're glad to have you as our guest and hope you'll come back again. 

The entire site is searchable and shareable. It is also built with 'responsive' technology.  This means that no matter what device you are using . . . smart phone, tablet, large screen . . . you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for because the site responds to your screen size and provides the optimum viewing format.  No need to download any special 'apps' to use our site on your small screen devices.

We've also gathered detailed community profiles, real estate news, home financial calculators, lots of good advice, and of course—homes. An abundance of homes in every price range and style.  Properties for sale from the NEOHREX Multiple Listing System containing listings from all member real estate companies are included on the site.  The property data is updated several times daily to bring you the most complete and timely information available.

So browse around and feel free to contact us should you have any questions or need assistance. We are available to help you with all of your real estate needs.

If you lost your home to foreclosure, bankruptcy, or short sale during the recession, you may qualify for a new mortgage sooner than you think.

The Federal Housing Administration sent a letter to mortgage lenders stating that it would offer mortgage insurance to borrowers who once filed for bankruptcy, or who lost their homes through foreclosure or short sale.

What is required to qualify?