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November 1, 2022
Real Estate

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers to bang down the door. If you want to net the most money possible for your property in today’s market, you’ll need an effective game plan and a skilled...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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October 1, 2022
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Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.   A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high.1 Add higher mortgage rates to the mix, and some would-be buyers are wondering if they should wait to see if prices or rates come down. But is renting a better alternative? Rents have also soared...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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September 20, 2022
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THE FALL MARKET IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER – 3 Things to prepare for success

FENCE SITTERS - GET READY TO TAKE ACTION! The launch of the fall market, or last push to buy a home or sell your home in 2022, is just around the corner.  Historically, starting  after the Labor Day weekend, we see new listings trickle onto the MLS and build through September and start slowing after Thanksgiving....

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by Cari Gennarelli
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September 1, 2022
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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for the best mortgage rates available today – and open up the possibility of refinancing at a lower rate in the future. How does a lower mortgage rate save you money? According to Trading Economics, the average...

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by Cari Gennarelli
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August 17, 2022
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THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IS SHIFTING: DOES THIS BENEFIT BUYERS OR SELLERS?

In the short term, the answer is both! However, sellers, who have been in the power seat for many years will need to quickly adjust their expectations and settle on the new reality of a balance of power.   As the market shifts and becomes less of a sellers market and moves towards a balanced market buyers and sellers need to get up to speed and understand the new terms and rules....

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by Cari Gennarelli
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