by Carrie Sharp | Sep 24, 2021 | Buyer, Finance, Seller
What Does Being in a Sellers’ Market Mean? Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good for people who...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 23, 2021 | Buyer, Finance, Seller
Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 22, 2021 | Finance, Seller
Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise.To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood,...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 22, 2021 | Buyer, Finance
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 20, 2021 | Buyer, Finance
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation.On the other hand, when you...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 20, 2021 | Buyer, Finance, Seller
Is It Time To Move on to a New Home? If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows,...
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