Category: Insights
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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…
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Why You Don’t Want to Skip Your Home Inspection
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. And no matter how perfect that house seems, skipping a home inspection is a risk that could cost you a lot more than just time. What Exactly is a Home Inspection? A home inspection gives you a detailed look at the…
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Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. Some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage. According to the National Association of Home Buildders, 35% of buyers are willing to purchase something…
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What You Need to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you: In the simplest sense, it gives you peace of mind. Knowing you…
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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone. That’s more than any other December going all the way back to 2017. Whether it was…
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Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment
Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More Homes to Choose From…
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now?
At one point or another, you have probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today!” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to…
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Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth it in Today’s Market
Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one whay to do that is with a pre-listing inspection. What…