Try Before You Buy? How a Pre-Offer Inspection Could Hurt Buyers’ Chances
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If you're the type of buyer who wants to cover all of the bases before jumping in head first, you can have your real estate agent speak to the sellers…
Buyers Are Looking Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?
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With buyer demand as high as it is today, and inventory in the entry and middle-tier markets remaining low, it’s never been a better time to move up. Let’s get…
How Long Can This Economic Recovery Last?
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Real estate is impacted by the economy (and the consumer’s belief in the strength of the economy). The fact that most economic experts are calling for the recovery to continue…
Expert Advice: 3 Benefits to Owning a Home
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If you want to increase your savings and overall net worth, real estate is a great way to go. To learn how you can make it happen, let’s get together…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Renovation Damage?
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The renovation dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if any damage occurs during the process. Falling ladders, broken pipes, and scratches on the hardwood floor are all snafus that…
Selling a House As Is: What It Means for Buyers
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Selling a home as is sounds like a pretty sweet deal for sellers. Sellers don't have to scurry around fixing the place up. But what does an as-is sale mean…
How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood Before You Buy the House
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Would you buy a car without giving it a test drive? Probably not. A test drive helps you understand what it would really be like to own, live with, and…
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home
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Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the…
2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
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Whether buying your first home or moving up to your dream home, knowing your options will make the mortgage process easier. Believe it or not – your dream home may…
This is Not 2008 All Over Again: The Mortgage Lending Factor
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It is easier to get a mortgage today than it was immediately after the market crash, but it is still difficult. The difference in 2006? At that time, it was…
Buyer Demand Growing in Every Region
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If you’re thinking of waiting until spring to sell, think again! Let’s get together to discuss listing your house now while buyer traffic is actively surging throughout the country. Read…
Homeownership Rate Remains on the Rise
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In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. If you’re thinking of buying a home, let’s get…