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Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.
Now’s the time to sell your house and take advantage of the momentum that’s building in new home construction. Let’s connect so you have a guide throughout the selling and buying process. Together, we can make your transition to a newly built home a reality.

Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
Leading up to the housing crash, lending standards were much more relaxed with little evaluation done to measure a borrower’s potential to repay their loan. Today, standards are tighter, and the risk is reduced for both lenders and borrowers. This goes to show, these are two very different housing markets, and this market isn’t like the last time.

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run
If you’re questioning if it still makes sense to buy a home today, remember the incredible long-term benefits of homeownership. If you’re ready to start the conversation, let’s connect today.

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own
While selling a home on your own might seem appealing at first, the challenges that come with it can quickly become overwhelming. The expertise that a real estate agent brings to the table is vital for a successful sale. Instead of tackling it alone, let’s connect to make sure you have an expert on your side.
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Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.
Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according to a recent survey, 65.1% of landlords say they plan to raise the rent of at least one of their properties within the next 12 months.
Especially when inflation is up, having a stable housing payment can be helpful. Let’s connect so you can learn more and start your journey to owning a home today.

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
With affordability challenges today, prioritizing ways you can have a positive impact on your credit score could help you get a better mortgage rate. If you want to learn more, let’s connect.

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers
Focusing on energy efficiency and eco-friendly features can help make your house more appealing to buyers today. Let’s connect to ensure you’re choosing the right upgrades for our area.

Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market
For a more in-depth understanding of home price trends and reports, let’s connect.

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.
Remember, a 20% down payment isn’t always required. If you want to purchase a home this year, let’s connect to start the conversation about your homebuying goals.
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How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.
Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 290.2% over the last 32 years.
That means your net worth can grow significantly in the long term when you own a home. Let’s connect so you can start your homebuying journey today.

Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
Each and every home sale is important for the local economy. If you’re ready to move, let’s connect. It won’t just change your life – it’ll also have a strong positive effect on the whole community.

A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
Context is everything when looking at headlines. While homeowner equity dropped some from last year, it’s still near all-time highs. Let’s connect so you can get the answers you deserve from an expert who’s here to help as you plan your move this year.

Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates
If you’re ready to sell your house so you can make a move, let’s connect so you have an expert on your side to help you navigate the process and find a home that can deliver on what you’re looking for.

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
If you have questions about what’s happening with home prices, or if you’re ready to buy before prices climb higher, let’s connect.
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Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years.
Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due to unfair comparisons with the ‘unicorn’ years.
Let’s connect so I can share the data that puts those headlines in the proper perspective.

This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime
We are in one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime because homeowners are going to fight to keep their current mortgage rate and they have a tremendous amount of equity. This is yet another reason things are fundamentally different than in 2008.

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
The spread will shrink when the fear investors feel is eased. That’ll mean we should see mortgage rates moderate as the year goes on. However, when it comes to forecasting mortgage rates, no one can know for sure exactly what will happen.

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
Buying a home is a powerful decision. So, it’s no wonder so many people view real estate as the best long-term investment. If you’re ready to start on your own journey toward homeownership, let’s connect today.

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
When the forecasts of significant home price appreciation were made last fall, they were made with megaphones. Mass media outlets, industry newspapers, and podcasts all broadcasted the news of an eminent crash in prices.
Now, forecasters are saying the worst is over and it wasn’t anywhere near as bad as they originally projected. However, they are whispering the news instead of using megaphones. As real estate professionals, it is our responsibility – some may say duty – to correct this narrative in the minds of the American consumer.
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Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.
Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having a secure and stable financial future.
Are you ready to enjoy all the amazing advantages that come with owning a home? Let’s get in touch to start the process today.