Category: Sellers
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Prequalified Mortgage
Why You Should Get Prequalified for a Mortgage How does qualifying for a mortgage work? Mortgage prequalification is the first step in determining how much money a potential homebuyer can spend on a new house. During the process, a financial institution will review an applicant’s pertinent financial information. This includes credit, income and assets, and…
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Sell Your House Before the Holidays
As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs,…
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New vs. Existing
Pros and Cons New Home Construction Pros: *Modern floor plan (open sapce, flex rooms, larger windows) *Delayed major maintenance costs (such as roof or HVAC) *Lower utility bills as a result of stricter building codes and newer energy efficient products *More upfront personalization Builder warranties on materials, workmanship and structural items Cons: *Higher upfront costs…
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Pre-Approval is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. In today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? A mortgage pre-approval is when…
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The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates to go Down
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise,…
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Fall Home Selling Checklist
When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look it’s best inside and out. Any improvements you make will increase the saleability of your home.
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What Experts Say Will Happen with Home Prices Next Year
Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it would last. If you are asking yourself what’s…
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Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell? Here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared. It’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates…
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Should I Sell My House This Year?
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season. Buyer demand is slowing and the number of homes for sale is growing. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1:…