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When homeowners are preparing to put their properties on the market, one aspect is usually foremost in their minds: money. Setting the asking price accurately can mean the difference between getting an offer quickly and having a house languish for…
Read moreBuying a home is the biggest investment you’ll likely ever make, and it has all sorts of implications for your personal and financial future. This is why it’s so important to work with the right agent. Too many people don’t…
Read moreHomes have been flying off the market across the country—oftentimes for above asking price—for quite some time now, with many real estate agents and experts saying it’s been unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Turns out, they were right. A recent…
Read moreIf you’re thinking about purchasing a home, you might want to make a move because according to experts, prices are heading upward. According to the Zillow Home Prices Expectations Survey, the median home price in the US is set to…
Read moreFollowing the financial crisis of 2008, the Obama administration passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act which, in an effort to clean up the mortgage industry, imposed stricter regulations around lending. The legislation completely changed the mortgage industry…
Read moreThere’s no denying it: Homes that are staged well definitely stand out. Not only does the right amount of decluttering, organizing and accessorizing make your home more attractive, it can actually increase its value. According to the National Association of…
Read moreA real estate transaction can be an exciting thing to experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking and stressful. Your experience will largely depend on the circumstances surrounding your transaction and, perhaps more importantly, the agent you’re working with. A…
Read moreFeeling pretty confident in the housing market? You’re not alone. Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), which draws from their National Housing Survey data to assign a number to consumer’s home purchase sentiment, rose 3.4 points in April 2018…
Read moreSo your home’s on the market — are you jazzed about getting it sold? Good. But there are a few things you need to know. More specifically, ten things. They’re called “The Ten Commandments of Selling a Home.” Read them.…
Read moreLet’s be clear on one thing: by nature, real estate agents are not fragile beings. We’ve heard it all. And for the most part, we have a great sense of humor about things. In other words, you can tell us…
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