Category: Sellers
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Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage
If you are getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down the emotional path, there are some key things to keep in mind after you apply for your mortgage and before you…
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The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here’s a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer Finances. It compares net worth for homeowners and renters. The latest report…
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Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
I’ve you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about. That’s home equity! If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “……your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you…
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Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones. Most likely, home prices and mortgage rates are coming up a…
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Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer
If you are thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your new living room or dining on your future all-season patio, be sure you are working with a trusted lender to prioritize this essential step. Here’s…
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What You Need to Know About Saving for a Home in 2024
If you are planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. I can help you set a plan. We can…
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CT Homeowners May Find Their Oil Tanks At Risk
If you are heating your home with oil, you may find that your oil tank is at risk. A not insignificant number of storage tank owners have found that biofuels have caused corrosion in their tanks and/or tank equipment and components. The reason for this is not due to the composition of the tank and…
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Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline
When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve. But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here’s what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled One of the Fed’s primary goals is…
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Why Now is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House
If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years . During those years buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were historically low, and home values…