June 1, 2023
National Real Estate Market Update for 2023
All market offer opportunities for buyers and sellers but the unique market we are currently experiencing has some tangible benefits for both sides....
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May 1, 2023
How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget
STOP WAITING for the "perfect" time to buy a home. Keep in mind, starter homes are rarely forever homes, but merely a first step onto the property ladder. By gaining a foothold in the real estate market now, you can set yourself up to afford a more expensive property in the future....
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September 20, 2022
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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August 17, 2022
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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June 17, 2022
SOLD: IT’S THE GOAL BUT NOT THE GLORY
Realtors are not sales people! There I said it. Contrary to public opinion, reputation and all the negative attention that gets dumped on us we don't "sell" property. We manage and build relationships, guide clients through complicated and emotional transactions and creative problem solve. Realtors wear many hats but have one focus - our clients. What is best for them, how we can help them, how we can make their real estate dreams come true and hopefully with joy and the least amount of stress. Some clients don't make it easy My...
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June 1, 2022
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But while some had hoped 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, the U.S. real estate market continues to boom, despite rising interest rates and decreasing affordability. So what’s driving this persistent demand? And is there an end in sight? Here are three factors impacting the...
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March 25, 2016
10 Steps in Buying a Home: Part 6-Negotiating Towards Ratification
10 Steps in Buying a Home: Part 6-Negotiating Towards Ratification Negotiating aspects This is the point in the 10 Steps in Buying a Home where you really find out what your true commitment is to buying this house! Do you want this house more then the other buyers who have submitted offers? There are several terms and conditions written into your offer in addition to price. The seller and their agent consider the terms of all offers and weighs them with the price to find the very best offer....
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March 12, 2016
10 Steps to Buying a Home – Step 5 The Offer
10 Steps to Buying a Home – Step 5 The Offer Making an offer When do you know you are ready to make an offer on a home? Pre-approval from lender – Check! Private home tour with agent – Check! You may look at 3 homes or 20+ homes before finding one that speaks to you, matches your needs/wants and is within your budget. Remember that finding the perfect home for you is a process and each buyers’ process is as unique as they are. We are currently experiencing...
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February 17, 2016
10 Steps in Buying a Home – STEP 4: Preview Homes
10 Steps in Buying a Home – STEP 4: Preview Homes Congratulations! You are now ready to get in your Realtors car and start down that path of finding your next perfect home! You’ve made it through the pre-approval process which is a difficult step and now you will be rewarded with a customized tour of homes that match your budget and hearts desires. Shopping for a house Buying a home is a process and that process is as unique as you are so first step is to disregard...
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January 19, 2016
10 Step Home Buying Guide-Step1: ESTABLISH A BUDGET
10 Step Home Buying Guide – 1. ESTABLISH A BUDGET Establish a Budget Buying property is a HUGE deal! It’s likely the single biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime. The first step is to establish a budget and to do that you have to step back and look at your big picture. What does owning a home mean to you? How do you see yourself and your family living in the home? Is this your 5-year home or your forever home? What other activities and hobbies...
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