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As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage…

Housing Market Forecast 2024 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and…

Pave The Way to Home Ownership with Down Payment Assistance Programs If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 38% of first-time homebuyers find saving for a down payment…

Selling Your Home When Inventory Is Low When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are for sale right now.…

First Time Homebuyers Keys to Success Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National…

What You Need To Know About Down Payments If you’re planning to buy your first home, then you’re probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re…

A Few Reasons That May Have You Thinking of Selling Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting…

Buyers Are Coming Back To The Market As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now,…

Price It Right If You Plan to Sell Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As…

Housing Market Goals for 2023 If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In…

Estate Sale The owner lived in this house for 60 years, she collected some beautiful dinnerware sets, glassware,  wall arts, coats and etc. SofaCoffee tableBed framesClothingBooksVinyl recordsLampsLenox dinnerwareGlasswareWall artsThis home will be listed for sale…

These classic and easy cookies are delicious and make a festive addition to your holiday cookie plate. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, scooped and leveled to measure 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room…

What is 2-1 Buydown?  With 2-1 Buydown, you'll get a 30-year fixed rate loan with an interest rate that is discounted 2% during the first year and 1% the second year, with the seller paying points to reduce the rate of the buyer. The difference you would pay for the…

Using An Expert to Determine the Right Sale Price for Your Home If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the answer for your summer plans. With homes continuing to get multiple…

Opportunity For Homebuyers There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity…

Your Best Investment Is Real Estate Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans…