Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally,...
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The Value of a Buyer Representation Agreement
Purchasing a residential property can be emotionally challenging and is, for most people, the most significant financial investment they will make in a lifetime. To position yourself for success when buying a home, it is critically important to hire a local,...
Buyer’s Remorse? 7 Common Regrets and Remedies
To avoid buyer's remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home. Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent buyers who successfully overcame a challenging housing...
How to Become a Homeowner on a First Time Buyer Budget
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...
Seller’s Agent vs. Buyer’s Agent: Part 2
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...
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
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...
10 Moving In Tips for a Smooth Home Move
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...
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
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...