Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has a whole lot of financial benefits. One of the many reasons to buy a home is … [Read more...] about Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership
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6 Long-Term Trends You Should Know
The third quarter of the year has brought a few surprises to the housing market so far, including a slight dip in mortgage rates and signs of falling home sales. And while this is happening, here are 6 long-term trends you should know. 1) UNDERBUILDING: The U.S. has been under-building for a decade. Builders are lowering … [Read more...] about 6 Long-Term Trends You Should Know
How Long Should You Wait to Buy Another Home?
Homes are always a good thing to have, no matter if you have a family of your own or are single. But it can be very tempting to go out and purchase another one for a number of reasons. Maybe you are looking to move to a new area, or would just like some more space for a growing family. Overall, there is no set timeline about … [Read more...] about How Long Should You Wait to Buy Another Home?
How to Decide Which Offer is Best When Selling Your House
Selling a home can be a very exciting process, especially as the offers start rolling in. But just because an offer comes in first doesn’t mean it’s the best one. The highest offer also does not always equate to the best offer either. There are a number of factors and considerations you should keep in mind when reviewing … [Read more...] about How to Decide Which Offer is Best When Selling Your House
10 Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast
Let’s say you are planning to put your house on the market during the summertime. You want to try and make sure that you sell your home at a substantial price or something close to your initial asking price. This article will highlight and explain the top ten staging tips and tricks you can use to ensure you sell your home as … [Read more...] about 10 Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast
Is It Smarter to Buy a One-Story or Two-Story Home?
One of the questions that might pop into your head when house hunting is whether to go for the one-story home or the two-story house. The answer to this question is never as simple as many people may think, in fact, it can end up stressing you out a lot if you don’t know which home will be more convenient for you. One-Story … [Read more...] about Is It Smarter to Buy a One-Story or Two-Story Home?
Is your agent telling you what you want to hear
We met with a potential seller a few months ago about selling his property. He reached out us because his son lived in a neighborhood nearby and suggested he call us because we had recently sold a home for a record price in their neighborhood. When I spoke with the seller on the phone, he mentioned that he was going to be … [Read more...] about Is your agent telling you what you want to hear
The Agent Doesn’t Always Know Best
Work With A Responsible Agent I was sitting on an open house this past weekend speaking to a couple who was thinking about selling their home and the subject of pricing strategy came up. Potential clients always ask me how we arrive at a listing price for a home and they are usually surprised when I tell them “When you work … [Read more...] about The Agent Doesn’t Always Know Best