Selling Your Home

July 30, 2024

Sell or Rent Out? That is the question.

Deciding what to do with your home when you're ready to move is a significant choice. Should you sell it and use the funds for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth?

This is a common dilemma for many homeowners, and the solution …

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July 16, 2024

Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster

If you're contemplating selling your home, it's important to understand that buyers are out there, ready and willing to pay current market prices. However, they're seeking homes that are move-in ready. According to a recent Redfin press release:

“Buyers are still out there and they’re willing to pay today’s …

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July 11, 2024

Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters in Today's Market

If you’re considering selling your house, there's an essential factor you need to keep in mind: even in a seller’s market, you can't just choose any price for your listing.

Home prices are still appreciating in many areas, but the rate of growth is slowing due to higher mortgage …

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June 18, 2024

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

The 2024 Presidential election is approaching quickly. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you might be wondering how elections might influence the housing market.

It’s a valid concern since buying or selling a home is a significant decision, and it’s natural to question how such a major …

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June 13, 2024

Does a Swimming Pool Increase or Decrease Your Home's Value?

On a scorching day, nothing beats lounging by your own pool with a cold drink or a good book while the kids splash around or float on pool toys. Pools are often seen as a luxury, but some see them as essential, while others consider them a hassle. If you're …

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April 18, 2024

What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.

A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in …

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April 11, 2024

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you.

In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage …

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Jan. 30, 2024

Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story.

The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with …

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Dec. 21, 2023

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here’s what you need to know.

The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have …

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Dec. 15, 2023

Mortgage Rates Looking More Favorable

For the first time since August, interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage have dropped below 7%, hitting 6.95% this week. This brings the monthly mortgage payment for a home priced at $400,000 to $2,118. This is down from a recent high this Autumn of 7.79% and yields monthly savings …

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