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How to Maximize Your Home's Value Before Selling
When it’s time to sell your home, maximizing its value is essential to ensure that you get the best possible return on your investment....

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Jul 135 min read


How to Decorate for the Holidays When Your Home is On the Market
Selling your home during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to forego the seasonal cheer, but it does require a strategic approach....

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Dec 10, 20241 min read


Why a Condo Could Be Your Best First Home
Are you ready to buy your first home but the price of single-family homes is too high to manage? A single-family home is not only more...

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Nov 25, 20241 min read


Basics & Importance of Title Insurance
Title insurance is a critical component of the home selling process, yet many homeowners do not fully understand what it is or its value....

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Apr 30, 20241 min read


Appraisals In A Declining Market
Preparing for the home appraisal is always an important step when selling your home. In a declining market, it becomes critical. When...

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Jan 10, 20242 min read


"Date the Rate & Marry the House" - Is This Still a Good Idea?
You’ve heard the old expression, “Date the Rate but Marry the House.” The idea is that you can always refinance the loan, but the right...

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Aug 18, 20231 min read


Is This A "Normal" Market
The events of the last few years disrupted almost every facet of our lives and the real estate market was no exception. Buyers and...

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Jun 1, 20231 min read


2023 Market Predictions
The real estate industry is in for a wild ride over the next year, according to Realtor.com's 2023 Housing Market Predications Report....

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Apr 17, 20232 min read


Still A Great Time To Sell?
Sellers all over the country are confused and worried they may have missed the best time to sell their home. Prices are dropping,...

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Feb 11, 20232 min read


Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Making A Comeback?
Homebuyers have had a rough time lately. First, the frenzied housing market stymied so many offers and caused frustration due to lack of...

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Jan 3, 20232 min read


Fall 2022 Housing Market Update
Buy now or wait?! This is the question on all potential homebuyers’ minds this fall. Over the past few weeks, the mortgage interest rates...

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Nov 16, 20221 min read


Rising Inflation & Real Estate
World events and government spending has led to soaring inflation. The Federal Reserve has only one tool in its arsenal to curb and...

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Oct 10, 20221 min read


Are Bidding Wars Over?
Let’s face it, it’s fun to have a home listing during a seller’s market. When inventory is tight, even less-than-perfect homes invite the...

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Aug 24, 20221 min read


Market Update - What To Expect
What Can You Expect The Second Half of 2022 In The Housing Market? Since the beginning of the year, the US economy has been cooling off....

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Aug 11, 20222 min read


Hedging Against Inflation
Over the past couple of months, the news of rising inflation is fueling concern across the country. Currently, inflation is at a 40-year...

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Aug 3, 20221 min read


Liens That Can Stop A Sale
One of the most common reasons for a home sale to fall through is the presence of property liens. Often the sellers are not even aware...

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Jun 7, 20222 min read


Save 20% For Down Payment
If you’re planning to buy a new home, you may be wondering about the down payment. Loan programs require down payments as low as 3.5% for...

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Apr 17, 20221 min read


Selling a Tenant Occupied Property
The strong seller’s market has prompted homeowners across the country to consider selling their homes. What if your property is a rental...

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Mar 1, 20222 min read


What Stays With The Home?
More than one seller has been surprised to find that their favorite chandelier is not theirs to take when they move. First-time home...

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Feb 10, 20222 min read


Homebuyer Compromises
First-time homebuyers are struggling to find affordable housing. Unlike recent years when inventory was high and finding a great home was...

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Jan 23, 20221 min read
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