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The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Down payments are at a record high, largely because recent equity gains are putting homeowners in a position to put more money down.
If you’re thinking about selling your current house and moving, let’s work together to figure out how much home equity you have right now, and how it can boost your buying power in today’s market.

Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home
If you’re considering buying a brand-new home, don’t let misconceptions hold you back. Let’s work together to find a home you’ll love and be proud to call your own.

Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
Ready to find a home that suits your goals? A condo might be the perfect fit for your first home purchase. Let’s connect today to start your search.

Buying Beats Renting in These Top Cities
Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the numbers and see how your city stacks up. This may be your opportunity to forget renting for good. If you want to see which option makes the most sense in our area, let’s do the math together.

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?
Want a better picture of what you should expect when you sell your house? Let’s have a conversation and walk through it together.

Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash
The housing market is doing a lot better than it was in 2008, but it’s important to remember that real estate is very local.
So, it’s always a good idea to stay informed about our specific market. If you have any questions or want to discuss how these factors are playing out in our area, feel free to reach out.

Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market
While some sellers are choosing to take their homes off the market, this really isn’t the best move. With serious buyers eager to purchase, this is a great time to sell your house. Let’s connect to make sure we’ve got a strategy in place to make it happen.

Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home
If you’re ready to sell your current home and find the bigger, nicer home you’ve been dreaming of, don’t wait. Your equity, paired with lower mortgage rates, puts you in a great position to make that move today.
To make the best decisions and get the most out of your current market advantage, let’s connect so you have an expert guide through every step of the homebuying process.

The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving
Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s talk about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.

Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall
The decrease in median price is not the same as a decrease in home values. The median asking price is down mostly due to the mix of smaller, less expensive homes on the market.
The important thing to focus on is the price per square foot, which is a better indicator of overall market value—and those prices are still going up. If you have questions about what home prices are doing in our area, feel free to reach out.

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly
Selling a home quickly in a shifting market requires a strategic approach and an in-depth understanding of what buyers want. That’s why partnering with a local real estate agent is so important.

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For
Don’t wait until you have to deal with more competition and higher prices – you already have the chance to buy a home while we’re in the sweet spot today. Let’s connect to make sure you’re taking advantage of it.

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities
If you’re tired of renting and ready to find out what it takes to purchase a home in our area now that the landscape may be shifting, let’s do the math together to see if buying a home makes sense for you now or sometime soon.

Buy Now, or Wait?
If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity. Should you buy now or wait? Let’s talk through it together, so you can make your best decision.

Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths
Don’t let myths keep you from the expert guidance you deserve. With market knowledge and top resources, a trusted local real estate agent isn't just helpful, they’re invaluable.
In what could be one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, having the right pro by your side is a game changer. Let’s connect and make sure you get the best outcome possible.

Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
The decision to buy now or wait is a very personal one, but it’s valuable to have an expert’s perspective. They won't push you, but they will explain things you may not have considered, like the equity that’s at stake.
If you want help weighing your options and thinking through how the current market factors in, let’s connect.

The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About
What’s the best thing to do? Talk with a trusted lender about your options. They’ll help you figure out where you stand today and how to access the resources you may qualify for. Because help is out there, you just need to work with a pro to take advantage of it.

Is Your House Priced Too High?
Pricing a home correctly is both an art and a science. It requires a deep understanding of the market and buyer psychology. And when the price isn’t drawing in buyers, there’s no better resource than your agent on what you may want to do next.

Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back
The recent decline in mortgage rates is already driving more buyers into the market, and experts project this trend will continue. Let’s work together to take advantage of this increased buyer demand and get your house ready to sell.

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half
With the recent drop in mortgage rates, the purchasing power you have right now is better than it’s been in almost two years. Let’s talk about your options and how you can make the most of this moment you’ve been waiting for.