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New decade, new home decor trends

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2020 decor trendsA new decade is upon us. And with the dawning of this new decade comes the opportunity to embrace the interior design trends that will make your home feel fresh and new—and, just as importantly, leave behind the trends that feel tired and dated.

In a recent article from realtor.com, design experts shared their picks for the interior design trends you may want to leave behind in the new year. Some of the trends to ditch in 2020 include:

  1. Accent walls. Accent walls were all the rage—but instead of going bold on a single wall, 2020 will see bold, rich hues and fun, patterned wallpaper expanding to cover all four walls. As the old saying goes, go big or go home!
  2. Rose gold and millennial pink. Millennial pink and rose gold were go-to hues in 2019—but design experts expect to see bolder shades of pink take center stage in 2020.
  3. All things farmhouse. Farmhouse style has been everywhere in recent years (in large part thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame). But it looks like this trend has finally run its course—and homeowners will be ditching their farmhouse decor for more unique, eclectic interiors in the upcoming year.

So, what does that mean for you? If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s important to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s trending (and what’s not) in interior design. That way, you can stage your home in a way that feels fresh, modern, and on-trend—which will appeal to buyers and help you sell.

Nearly ¼ Of Homeowners Purchase Property With Less Than 5% Down

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Woman accountant or bank worker uses calculator in the office to calculate house loan credit bureaucracy.

A lot of potential home buyers think that in order to successfully buy property they need to save up a sizeable down payment of 20% of the purchase price—and that until they have that down payment in the bank they can’t transition to homeownership.

But the “20% down payment myth” just isn’t true. Thanks to a variety of lending options, there are plenty of buyers out there purchasing property with far less than 20% down.

According to recent research from Zillow, 24.2% of buyers put down 5% or less when purchasing their homes. That’s nearly one in four buyers on the market!

The Takeaway

According to this data, it’s not only possible to purchase a home with a down payment of 5% or less, it’s also extremely common. So if you’ve been putting off buying a home until you have a 20% down payment in the bank, it might be time to rethink your strategy—and finally make your dream of homeownership a reality in 2019.

Areas Where Owning Is More Affordable Than Renting

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Phoenix Metro area ranks 34 among the top cities where owning is more affordable than renting. The difference – $44. Yes that’s right, according to the LendingTree study, it’s a better investment to own a home in the Valley of the Sun.

Most people rent because they think it’s more affordable than owning a home—but in a huge number of metros in the United States, that’s just not true.

In the study, the median mortgage payment is less than the median rent payment in 20 of the 50 largest metros in the US. That means that owning a home in one of these areas will actually save you money over renting. And in another 13 metros, the price difference between owning a home and renting is less than $100 per month—which means that while owning a home in these metros is more expensive, the difference in price isn’t significant, especially when you consider that homeownership is a long-term investment.

Call us today if you are ready to take a step toward home ownership or changing your current home.

11 House Fails That Could Ruin A Sale

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When you’re looking for a home, you probably have a couple of lists in your head: the must-haves, the nice-to-haves, and the absolute deal-breakers. Unfortunately, most of the places on this list fall into that third category, unless, of course, you’re handy or have a big budget for repairs. Check out these strange but hilarious home fails that would definitely have you looking elsewhere.

 

See a few more here and then comment and share some of your encounters with home hunting fails below!

Achieve Your Financial Goals in 2019

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Don’t give up on financial goals or your dreams. We are sharing this article this week. To summarize what you will find in the article—your financial goals should be goals you are sure to achieve. Meaning SMART goals! Who remembers this from school? Specific & Written, Measurable in Progress & Completion, Attainable, Realistic in Time & Skill and Time-bound.

When creating financial goals, it helps to have professional advice, if you are looking for a reputable financial pro, give us a call for a referral. You can do this and 2019 is the perfect time to make those goals become your reality!

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