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What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?
If you’re looking to buy a home, let’s connect so you have someone keeping you up-to-date on mortgage rates and helping you make the best decision possible.

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Planning for the fees and payments you'll need to cover when you're closing on your home is important. Partnering with a local real estate professional can give you the guidance and confidence you need throughout the process.
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3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help.
Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational home.
Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side to help you make your dream a reality.

What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
No matter what you're planning, let’s team up to confidently navigate the busy spring housing market.

Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
If you're thinking it's time to get your own place, and you’re ready and able to do so, buying now might make sense. Your home is expected to keep getting more valuable as prices go up. Let’s team up to start looking for your next home today.

Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure
If you’re a homeowner facing hardship, lean on a real estate professional to explore your options or see if you can sell your house to avoid foreclosure.

4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
In today's competitive market, let’s work together to find you a home you love and craft a strong offer that stands out.
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The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]
With the number of new listings going up and average days on market going down, buyers may have more options, but will still want to move fast.
For sellers, inventory is still low and houses are selling fast, meaning your house should stand out and may get multiple offers if you price it right.
If you want to know more about what’s happening in our area, let’s connect.

Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line
Bottom Line
Today’s housing market still favors sellers. If you’re ready to sell your house, let’s connect so you can start making your moves.

Your Home Is a Powerful Investment
Home prices almost always go up over time. That makes buying a home a smart move, if you’re ready and able. Let’s connect to talk about your goals and what’s available in our area.

What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?
If you’ve put your plans to move on hold because of where mortgage rates are, think about the number you want to see rates hit that would make you ready to re-enter the market.
Once you have that number in mind, let’s connect so you have someone on your side to let you know when we get there.

Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper
If you haven’t found a home you love that’s in your budget, it may be worth thinking through all your options, including fixer-uppers. Sometimes the perfect home for you is the one you perfect after buying it. To see what’s available in our area, let’s connect.
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The Spring Market Is a Sweet Spot if You’re Looking To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you want to sell your house, this spring is the sweet spot. When you’re ready, let’s chat to get the ball rolling.

The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire
Want to save money in retirement? Consider downsizing – it could really help you out. When you’re ready, let’s connect about your goals in the housing market this year.

Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House
When it comes to selling your house, you want to be sure to get as much buyer activity as you can. Let’s connect to talk about which level of access helps make that possible.

Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market
Most experts now think we won't have a recession in the next year. They also don't expect a big jump in the unemployment rate. That means you don’t need to fear a flood of foreclosures that would cause the housing market to crash.

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home
Finding ways to make your credit score better could help you get a lower mortgage rate. If you want to learn more, talk to a trusted lender.
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The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow.
As more buyers re-enter the market, it’ll help you make a strong offer that stands out from the crowd.
Talk to a trusted professional to learn more and begin your homebuying process today.

Why We Aren't Headed for a Housing Crash
While you may be hoping for something that brings prices down, that’s not what the data tells us is going to happen. The most current research clearly shows that today’s market is nothing like it was last time.

Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you want an expert on your side to help you each step of the way. Let’s connect so you have advice you can count on.