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If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars, which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer.

But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity. Today, data shows [...]

The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation,  you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how it works.

Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):

“Consumer prices accelerated again in May as shelter, energy, and food prices continued to surge at the fastest pace in decades. This marked the third straight month for inflation above an 8% rate and was the largest year-over-year gain since December 1981.”

Real Estate Named the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row: 

In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been winning for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment. 

By: Caitlin Rogers

WMAR Baltimore: Midday Maryland

Posted at 1:25 PM, Jun 17, 2022

If you have questions about selling your home in this market, W Home Group has the answers.

The brokerage is one-stop shopping for all of your home buying or selling needs. In addition to being the number one real estate team for three years, W Home also [...]

As summer approaches, we have picked out a few of our favorite restaurants for you to create lasting memories with friends and family. Get out of the house and soak up the sun with their outdoor seating and tasty food [...]

By: Caitlin Rogers

WMAR Baltimore: Midday Maryland
 

Posted at 3:21 PM, Dec 10, 2021

Buying a home right now can be tough without the right team behind you. W Home Group makes it easy to buy or sell, and their number one team has access to lots of off-market inventory - a plus in a fast [...]

The W Home Group of Next Step Realty is adding to their team by appointing Lori Connolly as Director of Development.

Julia Neal of The W Home Group of Next Step Realty was featured in the Nationwide & International - Residential of Top Agent Magazine in October 2021. Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Top Agent Magazine features the top producing and most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success.