When it comes to pricing your home, there’s a lot to consider. The only way to ensure you price it right is by partnering with a local real estate professional. To find the best price, your agent balances current market […]
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In a bidding war? Make sure to avoid these mistakes
Today’s real estate market is incredibly competitive and, as such, many potential buyers find themselves competing with other buyers for the same property. Or, in other words, they find themselves in a bidding war — and how they navigate that […]
Pros and cons of using an Escalation Clause in your offer
It doesn’t matter if it’s a sellers’ market or one that’s more in favor of buyers; if a house is desirable and priced appropriately, the chances are you’re going to find yourself in a bidding war. Makes sense, right? If […]
The difference between an Appraisal and an Inspection
If you’re planning to buy a home, the home inspection and appraisal are important steps in the path to home ownership. But there is a key difference between an appraisal and an inspection: “In simplest terms, a home appraisal determines […]
Retirement may be changing what you need in a home
The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for […]
4 ways homeowners can use their equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average […]
5 tips for making your best offer
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every […]
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Key terms in today’s housing market
The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while […]
4 key trends that define today’s real estate market
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. […]
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Your home equity can take you places
The amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically. On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000. When it’s time to sell, […]
