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Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today
Buyer demand has moderated from the pandemic peak, but it hasn’t disappeared. The buyers are still out there, and if you price your house at current market value, you’ll still be able sell your house today.

Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
If you’re a current homeowner looking to sell and make a move, you can use the home equity you’ve built over time toward the down payment on your next home.

What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?
Mortgage rates, home prices, and the supply of homes for sale are top of mind for buyers and sellers today. And if you want the latest information for our area, let’s connect today.

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.
Saving for your down payment is an important first step on your homebuying journey.
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The Journey To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
When you head out to buy a home, there are a number of key milestones you’ll encounter along the way.

Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
The instability in the world and higher inflation are driving this volatile market, resulting in higher borrowing rates for those looking to buy homes.

The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership
This map shows, nationwide, home prices appreciated by an average of over 290% over roughly a thirty-year span.

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
Basically, it is true that it costs more to buy a home today than it did last year, but the same is true for renting. This means, either way, you’re going to be paying more. The difference is, with homeownership, you’re also gaining equity over time which will help grow your net worth.

How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall
Selling a house requires prep work and expertise.
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Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge against inflation.

If You’re Thinking of Selling Your House This Fall, Hire a Pro
Whether it’s following local and national trends and guiding you through a shifting market or pricing your house right, a real estate agent has essential insights you'll want to rely on throughout the transaction. Don’t go at it alone.

Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search
Boosting the number of options in your budget during your home search is just one reason to consider condos, but there are several other benefits to condo living.

The True Strength of Homeowners Today
Homeowners today have more financial strength than they have had since 1983. This is a combination of how homeowners have handled equity since the crash and rising home prices of the last two years.

Top Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now
Even with today’s mortgage rates, your lifestyle needs may be enough to motivate you to make a change. The best way to find out what’s right for you is to partner with a trusted real estate professional who can provide expert guidance and advice throughout the process.

Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.
While equity helps increase your overall net worth, it can also help you achieve other goals like buying your next home.

Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just moderated this year. If you’re ready to sell your house today, let’s connect so you have expert insights on how the market has shifted and how to plan accordingly for your sale.
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A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow.

Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market
A recent article shows 32% of sellers paid some or all of their buyer’s closing costs. This may be a negotiation tool you’ll see as you go to purchase a home.

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
The real estate market is slowing down, and that’s causing many to fear we’re in a housing bubble. What we’ve experienced in the housing market over the past two years were historic levels of demand and constrained supply.

Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market
If you’re thinking of buying a home or have been trying to recently, that’s a big increase in a monthly mortgage payment – and it may be causing you to press pause on your plans. This jump is making homes less affordable, especially compared to the last two years when mortgage rates were at historic lows.