Category: Buyer

  • House Structure

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    How to tell if a house has “Good Bones” What the term means and how to know if a home has them. Not so recently built homes are often described as having “good bones.” This means a strong structure and high level of quality and craftsmanship. Of course, you can’t see beneath the paint and…

  • Curb Appeal

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    Curb appeal is critical Flowers and shrubs are great, butt the accessories you buy for the yard tell a story. They create a vision that prospective buyers fall in love with. Buyers will imagine themselves entertaining friends on summer nights underneath the the bistro lights, or curled up with a drink and a blanket around…

  • Prices & Rates

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    Housing prices and interest rates aren’t going back down! Mortgage rates surged to the highest level in two years, leaving homebuyers on high alert as further increases loom. Things aren’t going back down. Now is the time to buy! 30 year fixed mortgage The rate on the 30 year fixed mortgage – the most common…

  • Closing Facts

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    5 Closing Facts for Home Purchases What is closing? Closing is the legal transfer of property ownership, also called settlement. Who attends closing? In most states, closings are in person, although remote closings are becoming more common. The participants may include you and your agent, the seller and their agent, and each party’s attorney. Where…

  • Home Value

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    Avoid these renovations that can hurt your home’s value What seems like an upgrade to you now may turn potential future buyers off. People purchase and move into new homes for many reasons. It’s one thing if the idea is to stay in a house for the rest of your life, but if you think…

  • Investors

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    In a tough home-sales market, investors are winning Rising prices and shrinking inventory have made it difficult to bid successfully on a home. This is frustrating for home buyers. Why? During the third quarter of 2021, investors bought more than 18 percent of the homes sold in the United States. That equates to 90,000 homes…

  • Winterize Home

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    Winter is coming with cold weather, snow and ice which can cause havoc on your house and property. It is necessary to prepare your house for winter. There are a number of steps you can take to winterize your home. Insurance Policy Review you home insurance policy to make sure you are sufficiently protected from…

  • Sellers Have Leverage

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    Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. “Housing demand remains strong as buyers likely want to secure a home before mortgage rates increase even further next…

  • Sellers Win

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    When Housing Inventory is Low Sellers Win! In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season.…