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Stephen Long

"A Beacon of light in a dark business world"
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  • 7 Listings
Agent at Keller Williams Realty
Experience:
Broker for Keller Williams Realty October 2004—present
Agent Leadership Council member, top agent, Tech Co-ordin. trainer.
Specialties:
Foreclosure buyers, listing REO, BPO, First time home buyers, large land tracts, investors, lakefront properties, move-up buyers, selling homes quickly ... show more
Certifications
& Awards:
EcoBroker, Top Producer, Culture Keeper, Agent Leadership Council Member, Technology Co-ord.
Interests:
Outdoors, animals, photography, Fishing, working...a lot.
About:
Education
Stephen Long | BS Environmental Science |Tech Co/ Lead Agent
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Testimonials:
"Misty:
"I just had to personally thank you two for helping make my parents dream come true. It's a beautiful home and I know how happy they are."
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How much do the value of houses go up each year.?

Stephen Long answered:
In the past....here in NC....we have seen an average of about 3.5% annually. However, with the market shifting and foreclosures becoming so popular it has been much less. I usually tell my clients to plan on being the home for about 2 years prior to selling, this will usually allow them to at least break even. These days, the benefit is not found when selling, it is found when you buy. So many sellers are taking a hit on the sell side, but making it up...and then some.. when they buy a great deal. If you keep you home in great shape and preform all the maintainence and the area does not go down hill, you should be in decent shape in 5 years. Good luck! - Wed Sep 16 2009, 11:48

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