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Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars... Read More
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the... Read More
9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it’s dwindling.¹ You’re not alone either if you’re... Read More
Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?
Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash? While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a... Read More
Home Sales Forecast for 2022
Home Sales Forecast for 2022 It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing the available inventory and sparking a rise in home prices across the country. News website The... Read More
How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market
How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is... Read More
5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours
5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated to investors expanding their portfolio to homeowners looking for a vacation getaway, this technology makes finding a house that’s a... Read More
Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block
Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Homethe Best on the Block We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the... Read More
Closing Costs – What They Include…And What They Might Not
Closing Costs – What They Include…And What They Might Not by Christopher Carter “Closing Costs” is often regarded as a vague, catch-all term that can bring on quite a few buyer questions. Different parties to a real estate sale identify transaction costs in different ways, so it’s very important for buyers and sellers to have an... Read More
Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes To Avoid
Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes To Avoid Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home A mortgage is one of the largest financial responsibilities you’ll acquire throughout your life. Despite this, there are still some major mortgage mistakes many people make every day. If you’re interested in purchasing a home, you should do your best to avoid these... Read More