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This categorical search will feature all of the related blog posts that home buyers may find useful. Home buyers looking for homes, land, investment properties, condos, and town-homes can browse through these search topics. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, there are many articles and resources here that we would like to share with you.

If you are starting a home search for properties in the Oxford MS area, looking at this category is a great way to get an overview of the purchasing process. Here, buyers can find articles to discussing added features to increase property values. Other search results include market statistics for the greater Oxford MS area. Additionally, home buyers may also find utility in the rent vs. buy calculation. Lastly, many first-time buyers can understand the financing options.

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18 09, 2023

Oxford is the second fastest growing college town according to study

By |2023-09-19T09:50:58-05:00September 18th, 2023|Home Buyers|0 Comments

Oxford, MS has been ranked as the second fastest growing college town according to a recent nationwide study by New BrokeScholar. For those of us that live in Oxford, this comes as no surprise. Oxford’s  population grew 102% between 2000 and 2023, and is expected to grow another 24% by 2030. Oxford, Mississippi boasts a thriving real estate market. The city offers a diverse range of properties, including charming historic homes, modern townhouses, and spacious rural estates. With its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, Oxford is an incredible place to invest in your business, your family, [...]

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22 07, 2022

Getting ready to sell your home? Find real estate comps.

By |2022-07-22T11:38:46-05:00July 22nd, 2022|Home Buyers, Property Value, Selling Your Home|0 Comments

Are you ready to sell your home? A CMA is the key to not overpricing your home. When you are ready to sell your home, you will need to know the true value of your property. This can be achieved by a comparative market analysis. A CMA will look at the age of the home, property location, design and build, condition, and size among other factors. CMA's can be helpful in buying and selling as well as investing and making housing market predictions. Comps are determined by a licensed appraiser or a real estate [...]

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23 02, 2022

Oxford, MS building market in early 2022

By |2022-02-23T10:21:08-06:00February 23rd, 2022|Building, Home Buyers|0 Comments

The construction market in Oxford has been grappling with ongoing material bottlenecks and rising prices of construction. Appliances, cabinetry, and finishes have also lengthen the completion date of new builds and remodels. These delays are driving home prices higher and pricing some prospective buyers out of the Oxford real estate market. Producer Price Index The Producer Price Index (PPI) report compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Rising costs of construction materials are impacting availability and completion times. can be found here. The PPI report was led higher by a 25.4% increase in [...]

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13 04, 2021

Real Estate in Oxford MS: Should I rent or buy

By |2021-04-14T09:03:15-05:00April 13th, 2021|Home Buyers|0 Comments

Trends for real estate in Oxford MS Building permits are not keep pace with the ever-expanding homebuyer demand for real estate in Oxford MS. Real estate in Oxford MS has seen a boom in housing developments. Meanwhile, the national market was recovering from the housing crash. This trend is largely correlated to the rising Ole Miss enrollment as well as the second home ownership. More housing inventory is needed.  For these reasons, the boom in apartment construction over the past few years has not caused rent increases to level off. Likewise, many young homebuyers [...]

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20 09, 2019

Costs of buying a home

By |2020-02-19T10:53:09-06:00September 20th, 2019|Home Buyers|0 Comments

Buying a home is a big step for many people, and it also takes a substantial amount of money. Some people will assume that they could never afford to purchase a home. Likewise, others will assume that their credit score is inadequate for banks to lend money. Buying a home requires due diligence From your down payment to figuring out how much you can afford to pay monthly, it takes a lot of due diligence and patience to be sure you can afford a home. The problem is many people tend to forget about some of [...]

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15 06, 2018

What to Expect When You’re Inspecting your new Oxford Condo

By |2020-02-19T10:54:09-06:00June 15th, 2018|Home Buyers, Homeowners, Investment|0 Comments

Inspecting Oxford MS Condo: helping buyers know what they are buying A home inspection is an assessment of the home's current condition. Inspecting Oxford MS condo is common even if the buyer is not financing. The home inspection identifies problems with houses and condos and give buyers knowledge of the pertinent issues. Home inspections in Oxford are seldomly, if ever waived. It is all part of the due diligence process for buyers. Buyers investing in a property want to know what are the physical conditions of the unit. If you are a seller, you may have [...]

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16 08, 2017

The 5 worst mistakes that Oxford homebuyers make

By |2020-02-19T10:54:44-06:00August 16th, 2017|Home Buyers, Projects|0 Comments

Check out these real-life homebuyers mistakes to prevent falling into the same traps in Oxford MS real estate. 1. Spending too much money on a wedding or event Millennials are proven to spend large amounts of money on bachelorette and bachelor excursions that can rival the cost of many honeymoons. Many of these excursions are exceeding $1000 and costing you and your best friends at the opportunity of making a down payment to make your new married life better. 2. Buying too large of a home in the Oxford MS real estate market Many expecting parents [...]

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8 08, 2017

Buying your first house in Oxford as a 20-something

By |2018-06-26T15:47:02-05:00August 8th, 2017|Home Buyers|0 Comments

Discussing property in Oxford MS A house means so much more than just a house How many times have you heard that phrase? A property is your investment. If you visit often, then you will have memories associated with the property. It becomes your future lifestyle. For current homeowners, many people will reflect on the effort to save for a house in terms of a down payment. Buying a property in Oxford MS for now instead of the future Buying a property needs to be solely focused on the financial resources currently at your [...]

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1 08, 2017

Buy a condo in Oxford from afar

By |2018-06-24T08:12:57-05:00August 1st, 2017|Home Buyers, Investment|0 Comments

Searching for a condo in Oxford has never been easier! Virtual tours and electronic signature paperwork has made viewing and offering a breeze. Searching for a condo in Oxford is not without its difficulties, but it's not impossible. Actually, modern technology has made much of the home buying process as close to physical engagement as possible. To find a condo in Oxford before someone else does, get an agent! You will need an agent to keep you posted on new listings that fit your purchasing profile as they come to market. While you can try [...]

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24 03, 2017

Earn Tax Benefits from Owning a Second Home in Oxford

By |2020-02-19T10:55:49-06:00March 24th, 2017|Home Buyers, Investment, Oxford Homes For Sale, Oxford MS Condos for Sale|0 Comments

Among the second home ownership perks aside from visiting Oxford for events, footballs games, or spending time with family and friends, there are a lot of tax benefits to owning a second home in Oxford. Here are the ways to prosper with your second home purchase. Mortgage interest That's right! You can write off 100% of the interest paid on the mortgage of your second home up to $1 M of debt. This includes total debt taken for all properties. Home improvements Is your owning a second home in Oxford in need of repairs? Make repairs, deduct [...]

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26 11, 2016

Finding a fixer-upper based on neighborhood

By |2020-02-19T10:56:37-06:00November 26th, 2016|Home Buyers, Investment, Property Value|0 Comments

The neighborhood market value is the driving factor to determining if a fixer-upper in Oxford, MS is worth it. Everyone wants a deal Many first-time Mississippi property buyers as well as seasoned investors find great benefits to searching for fixer-uppers. It allows the home buyers to purchase a property with a limited budget by targeting homes below market value. Well-informed home buyers search for a fixer-upper in Oxford, MS after studying the principle of progression vs. regression. Let's look at these principles. The principle of progression as it relates to a fixer-upper in Oxford, [...]

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9 03, 2016

Can a pre-approval letter hurt a buyer

By |2020-02-19T10:57:34-06:00March 9th, 2016|Home Buyers, Lending|0 Comments

Preapproval letter pain? Once a buyer finds a home to make an offer, buyers in need of financing go a lender and receive preapproval for an amount. Most preapproval letters are valid for 60-90 days depending on the bank. Typically, buyers share the preapproval letter with the seller(s) after 24 hours of the offer acceptance. Therefore, the preapproval letter needs to completed for the buyer before an offer is presented. The fear of the buyer is that once the seller sees the preapproval amount, the seller will immediately counter offer. There is no reason to allow [...]

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11 02, 2016

First time homebuying: Rent or buy

By |2020-02-19T10:57:50-06:00February 11th, 2016|Home Buyers, Lending|0 Comments

With the recent string of millennials graduating school and entering the workforce many of them must now consider whether or not they should be buying a home or renting. This can be an especially difficult decision if one still has a large amount of student loan debt or the inability to put a sufficient amount of money down on a house. A recent article from The Fiscal Times addresses the trend here. Many young people are attracted to the first time home buyer loans, incentivizing their purchase decision. Some loans only require 3.5% down. Considering today’s [...]

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