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Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home
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Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home

If you’re looking to buy a home, don’t forget about the many ways an agent is essential to that process. Any hurdle that pops up, a negotiation that needs to take place, and more, your agent will know how to handle it while they make sure to minimize your stress along the way. Let’s connect to tackle this together.

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How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle
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How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle

In the face of today’s affordability challenges, both of these strategies offer more attainable paths to homeownership, especially for younger buyers. If you want to discuss these options and see how they might play out for you in our local market, let’s connect.

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Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
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Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

If you’re someone who’s worried home prices are going to fall, rest assured a lot of experts say it’s just the opposite – nationally, home prices will continue to climb not just next year, but for years to come. If you have any questions or concerns about what’s next for home prices in our local area, let’s connect. 

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Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market
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Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market

Most economists no longer expect a recession to occur in the next 12 months. That’s why they also don’t expect a dramatic rise in the unemployment rate that would lead to a rash of foreclosures and another housing market crash. If you have questions about unemployment and its impact on the housing market, let’s connect.

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Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?
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Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?

The big takeaway? The data shows there isn’t cause for concern – there are actually more signs of hope. Let’s connect to talk more about the housing market questions on your mind as we head into the new year. 

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Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?
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Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?

While it’s true that institutional investors are a player in the single-family rental marketplace, they’re not buying up all of the houses on the market. If you have other questions about things you’re hearing about the housing market, let’s connect so you have an expert to give you the context you need.

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Why Homeowners Feel Thankful for Their Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Why Homeowners Feel Thankful for Their Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here are three reasons why homeowners feel thankful for their homes. First, it’s a safe place that can give you a greater sense of comfort, safety, and security.

Second, it gives you freedom of expression. From the color of the paint to the art on the walls, you can express your style and your personality.

Third, it provides a sense of community. Owning your home helps you build lasting friendships with neighbors and connects you to your community. If you're thinking of buying a home and want to hear more about the potential benefits, let's talk

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2024 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]
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2024 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Thinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market? Experts forecast home prices to end this year up 2.8% and to rise another 1.5% in 2024. And climbing prices help make homeownership a good investment.

Plus, home sales are projected to increase in 2024. That’s good news because it means experts are forecasting more activity as people continue to move.

If you're planning to buy or sell, it’s helpful to know what experts project for the housing market. Let’s connect to talk about the latest forecasts and craft a plan together.

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People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges
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People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges

If you’re hoping to buy or sell a home today, know that other people are still making their goals a reality – and that’s happening in large part because of the help and advice of skilled local real estate agents. Want to talk to a trusted professional about your own move? Let’s connect.  

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The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast
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The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, it’s important to know what the experts are forecasting for the future of the housing market. When you’re in the know about what’s ahead, you can make the most informed decision possible. Let's chat about the latest forecasts together, and craft a plan for your next move.

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These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing
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These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing

If you delayed moving because you were concerned home prices would drop, don't worry – the numbers show they're going up nationally. To better understand how home prices are changing in your local area, let’s connect.

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VA Loans Help Heroes Achieve Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
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VA Loans Help Heroes Achieve Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

VA home loans can help people who served our country become homeowners.

These loans can help qualified individuals purchase a VA-approved home or condo, build a new home, or enhance their current one.

Owning a home is the American Dream, and one way to show our appreciation to veterans is by providing them with important information about the advantages of VA home loans.

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