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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...
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...
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. So should you buy a new construction home or an existing home? Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the...
I am often asked to estimate the total closing costs involved in purchasing a home. Many of my clients are first time homeowners and don’t have the experience of working with lenders or going through the entire escrow process. Relatively early in the real estate...