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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.

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.

When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go?
If you have questions about the options in our area, let’s discuss what's available and what's right for you. That way you’ll be ready to make your next move with confidence.

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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3 Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
Let’s connect to determine if selling your house now is the right move for you.

Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream for Younger Buyers?
Buying a home is a big, important decision that represents the heart of the American Dream. If you want to accomplish your goal, let’s connect to start the process today.

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.

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.

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]
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

Home Prices Still Growing – Just at a More Normal Pace
Home price appreciation is returning to normal seasonality and that’s a good thing. If you have questions about what’s happening with prices in our local area, let’s connect.

Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, let’s connect so you can make sure you’re up to date on all the latest trends that could impact your move, including today’s housing supply.

Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?
There are plenty of good reasons to put your house on the market during the holiday season. Let's chat and see if it's the right time for you to sell.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market
If recent life-changing events have you wanting or needing to move, let’s connect.
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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.

How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True
Owning a home is the American Dream. Veterans sacrifice a lot to protect our country, and one way we can show our appreciation is by making sure they know all the benefits of VA home loans.