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It's not easy being a first-time buyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low. Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2022, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for...
In this second part of a 2 part series on the differences between Realtors who represent sellers and those that represent buyers I’m going to focus on the buyer’s agent side of the equation. If you didn’t see the first part of this series on listing agents I suggest...
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom...
The process of moving into a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. The journey continues after you close on your property as you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of moving and settling into your new place. Fortunately, you...
Our real estate market is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a...
Are you dreaming of owning a home? Buying a home in an ascending market where demand far outpaces supply is anxiety provoking! My best advice is to take proactive steps to meet your goal and let go of what you can’t control. When I was buying my first house at 25, my...
Many of my buyers ask me how to make sense of the many documents that are included most property disclosures. While I advise my clients to read every document in the packet, there are some items that are much more important than other in evaluating the condition of a...
Over the past several years, we’ve seen homes sell for unheard of prices due to a shortage of inventory combined with historically low mortgage interest rates. This imbalance between supply and demand has driven up prices and forced buyers to aggressively compete for...