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Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.
If your home no longer meets your needs, consider selling it so you can find your dream home. Let’s connect so you can learn about your options.

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes
There are plenty of great reasons why millennials are buying homes today. If you’ve thought about becoming a homeowner and any of these reasons resonate with you too, let’s connect to explore your options.

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
If you’re waiting to buy a home until prices come down, you may want to reconsider. Let’s connect to make sure you understand what’s happening in our local housing market.
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Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]
The inspection is a major part of the home selling process.
Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again.
Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side who can help you determine the repairs and updates your house needs before you sell.

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.
Homes priced at the current market value are selling faster and at a better price right now. To make sure you price your house appropriately, maximize your sales potential, and minimize your hassles, let’s connect today.

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Your tax refund can help you reach your goals of homeownership. Let’s connect to discuss how you can start your journey today.

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to sell your house, low inventory this spring sets you up with a big advantage. Let’s connect today to make sure your house is ready to sell.

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring
The housing market is warming up for spring. If you’re thinking about selling your house and taking advantage of this recent uptick in buyer activity, let’s connect.

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House
If you’re thinking about selling your house, there’s probably a good reason for it. Let’s connect so you can make a move that’ll help you accomplish your goals this year.

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You
Your ability to buy a home could be impacted by changing mortgage rates. If you’re thinking about making a move, let’s connect so you have a strong plan in place.
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Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs.
Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more.
Let’s connect so I can answer your questions about the homebuying process.

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?
Today’s sellers’ market holds great opportunities for homeowners ready to make a move. Listing your house now will maximize your exposure to serious, competitive buyers. Let’s connect to discuss how to jumpstart the selling process.

4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring
Everyone selling their home wants three things: to sell it for the most money they can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. To accomplish these goals, let’s connect so you can understand the steps you need to take to sell your home this spring.

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search
Remember, your first home doesn’t have to be your forever home. The important thing is to get your foot in the door as a homeowner so you can start building wealth in the form of home equity. In time, the equity you develop can fuel a future purchase if your needs change.

Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?
If you’re ready to buy a house, consider the opportunities of a multigenerational home. Let’s connect so you can explore your options in our area.

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?
Home prices month-over-month have depreciated for the past four months on record, but there’s a strong case to be made that the worst may be behind us. If you have questions about what’s happening with home prices in our local market, let’s connect.

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
The recent pullback in mortgage rates is great news – but if you’re ready to buy now, holding out for 3% is a mistake. Work with a local lender to learn how today’s rates impact your goals, and let’s connect to explore your options in our area.

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
While history doesn’t always repeat itself, we can learn from the past. According to historical data, in most recessions, home values have appreciated and mortgage rates have declined.
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Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process.
If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel confident throughout the homebuying process.
Let’s connect so you have expert answers for any questions as they come up.

Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?
If you own a luxury second home that isn’t being used as much anymore, now’s the time to sell. There are still buyers in the market who are looking for a home like yours today.