Category: Buyer

  • Housing Market

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    Is it enough to offer asking price in today’s market? Thinking of buying a home this season? What do you need to do to get your offer accepted? In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home.…

  • Homebuying

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    Nearly 75% of Americans Are Confused by Closing Costs, Preapproval or Other Homebuying Steps Here’s a Helpful Cheat Sheet Most likely, unless you have already purchased a home or work in real estate, you don’t feel like you know enough about what it takes to buy a house. At least, that’s the norm for many…

  • Home Buying

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    What You Need to Budget for When Buying a Home When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know, you’re not expected to have all the answers yourself. I will help you understand…

  • Spring Move?

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    On the Fence of Whether or Not to Move This Spring? Consider this if you are thinking of selling your house. Because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and seller’s are getting multiple offers on their homes is it time? Why are conditions so good for sellers today? And, what can you…

  • Interest Rates

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    Mortgage interest rates hit 5% for the first ime in a decade After falling to historic lows last year, mortgage rates are rising sharply. On April 5, they hit their highest point in more than a decade with the average interest rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage topping 5%, up from 3% just…

  • Vacation Home

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    Should you Buy a Vacation Home Before a Starter Home? At the height of the pandemic, a millennial packed up his family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge in upstate New York. Buying property was no small investment. Cities were largely shut down. Rural prices seemed attractive. Housing in Brooklyn was out of sight.…

  • Home Pricing

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    Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means to YOU Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is…

  • Tax Rules

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    3 Tax Rules you need to Know if you Purchased a House Last Year! Buying a house is a big investment Buying a house can come with lots of hidden expenses. Maybe repairs you didn’t expect, higher utility costs and homeowner or neighborhood association fees. You can save some money on your taxes by taking…

  • Hire a Pro

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    10 Home Improvement Projects to leave to the Pros Spring is an ideal time to get started on your home project-to-do list. But, some projects can be too overwhelming to do on your own. Many homeowners find it more time and cost effective to hire a pro. Necessary tools, cleaning supplies and rental equipment may…