Dawn Blalack

Wishing you & yours a safe & Happy 4th of July! Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters ... » Learn More about Happy Independence Day!

The housing crisis of the last decade was partially caused by unhealthy levels of mortgage debt. Homeowners were using their homes as ATMs by refinancing and swapping their equity for cash. When prices started to fall, many homeowners found themselves in a negative equity situation (where their ... » Learn More about Is Mortgage Debt out of Control?

When deciding to buy a home, people are presented with many different options. The type of home you buy depends on your needs, budget, and in many cases, the desired maintenance level. For many millennials, their choice has been buying a condominium! According to CoreLogic, “Last year about 43% of ... » Learn More about Millennials Are Increasing the Demand for Condominiums

Rising home prices coupled with a lack of inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their home on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). However, a FSBO might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. The top 5 reasons are listed ... » Learn More about Top 5 Reasons You Should NOT FSBO

Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years. Stock owners are more positive about real estate than stocks as an investment. Of the 4 listed, real estate is the only ... » Learn More about Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 6 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]