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2022 

If you’re selling your home for the first time, you’re in luck—as we’re undeniably in a seller’s market.But just because the market is currently favoring sellers doesn’t mean your home sale is a slam dunk. There are still mistakes sellers make along the way—mistakes that could end up causing you ...
03/17/2022
People who are thinking of selling their house often wonder what they can do to increase its appeal to buyers. The goal of doing so is fairly obvious: maximize profit and minimize time on the market.Many think that updating their kitchen or bathrooms, or even adding an addition, will do the trick...
03/16/2022
If you’ve never purchased a home before, you probably have some questions—including questions about mortgage pre-approval letters.So what, exactly, are some of the common questions buyers have around the pre-approval process?A recent article from realtor.com answered key questions potential buyer...
03/15/2022
Every new year comes with new trends in the home design space. But what, exactly, are some of the big trends for this new year?A recent video from realtor.com outlined some of the top design elements that have been trending in 2022, including: Thrifted decor. This year, designers and homeowners a...
03/14/2022
When it comes to buying a home, many potential buyers set their sights on a brand new build. But there are also buyers that prefer to buy a home with a little more history—and if you’re thinking about buying an older home, there are a ton of benefits you’ll get from your home purchase.So what, ex...
03/11/2022
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, having a committed, knowledgeable real estate agent in your corner can mean the difference between a fast, easy, and lucrative process or a long, tedious, and expensive one—which makes finding such an agent one of the most important parts of buying or sell...
03/10/2022
If you own a home, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a nice chunk of equity. According to this report from Black Knight, the average homeowner got a $48,000 bump in their home value, raising the average equity to $185,000 in 2021.Considering mortgage rates are still historically low, and ho...
03/09/2022
If you’re planning on buying a home, you need to save up for your down payment and to cover closing costs. But saving can be tough—and if you want to save up enough money to purchase a home, you need a plan.But what, exactly, should that plan entail?A recent article from realtor.com outlined key ...
03/08/2022
Nearly everyone is keeping an eye on what’s happening in Ukraine, hoping it will end quickly and without too much damage and loss of life.It may feel trivial and even selfish to wonder how it will affect the US real estate market, but it’s a valid concern if you’re in the process of selling or bu...
03/07/2022
In today’s hot seller’s market, many of the old rules of selling a home don’t apply.But if the old rules aren’t the way to sell your home in today’s market, what, exactly, are the new rules?A recent article from realtor.com outlined the “new rules” of home selling that can help homeowners sell th...
03/04/2022