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Buyer Advice and Aid Why You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 1 in 5 Sellers Are Dropping Their Asking Prices Right Now Have you heard? 1 in 5 sellers are dropping their asking price right now. And that opens the door for buyers like you to negotiate for a better price. You’ve got more leverage than you’ve had in years. Want to know which negotiation tactics are actually working for buyers here in our local market? DM […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives […]
Buyer Advice and Aid What’s the Minimum Down Payment Required for a Conventional Loan? Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know. A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment. The most common answers? 10 or 20%. The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%. According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8 out of 100 […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators […]
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Buyer Advice and Aid What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below): Here’s the good […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Closing Costs Unpacked: State by State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if […]
Buyer Advice and Aid 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Pick Your Dream Kitchen Farmhouse charm, modern sleekness, or romantic elegance—whatever your dream kitchen looks like, I’m here to help you find the home that has it! 🍴✨ From touring listings to negotiating the best deal, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Your perfect kitchen (and home) is out there waiting for you. Ready to start the […]
Buyer Advice and Aid Builder Incentives Reach 5 Year High Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same. That’s why more buyers are turning […]