Category: Buyer
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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
READ THIS FIRST!!! If you have been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to explore other types of loans to make the numbers work. And one option that’s gaining popularity is an adjustable-rate mortgage.…
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What Buyers Need to Know About Homeowners Association Fees
When buying a home, you are probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s a possibility, depending on where you decide to live. A homeowners association…
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Home Projects That Boost Value
Whether you are planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter. Not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains: “…not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of a home.…
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Why Some Homes Sell Faster than Others
As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “….today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix. Some homes are flying off the market,…
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Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t
With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you have been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you have felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up, The next day, it’s not. And that may make you feel a little…
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A Tale of Two Housing Markets
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more…
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Paused Your Moving Plans?
Here’s Why It’s Time to Hit Play Again!! It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgement. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made…
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4 Ways to Make an Offer that Stands Out This Spring
Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you are serious about landing a home you will love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who…
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Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Return Can Help
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. So if you’re getting a tax refund this year, you…