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It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy a home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal! That’s why it’s important to have a strategy from start to finish if you want to find the right home for you. And part of that strategy is to avoid some common […]
Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But you might wonder if it’s worth the inconvenience and upfront costs. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you get for your home and decrease the time it stays on the market. When it comes to […]
Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That […]
You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead. You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through […]
As a homeowner, you never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home. One way to mitigate the anxiety of being a homeowner and being responsible for things that break before they should is to get a home warranty. Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, but like […]
Typically, most buyers are out and about buying homes in the Spring market. The Spring market around here starts as early as February. But there are already homes coming on the market, and you could be the “early bird” buyer who gets the home! Here’s how to get started: Look at your Finances & Budget […]
Buying or selling Triangle market requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market. This ebb and flow is not quite so simple to describe. So, let’s take a look at it so you can better understand it. Whether you’re listing a home […]
You might have had to get Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) when you bought your home. If so, you might have been paying it for a while, and it could be time to petition your lender to stop this payment requirement. For a quick recap — PMI is insurance that protects the lender in case […]
Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can confuse and frustrate many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are just a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a lender looks at several factors to determine an interest rate based on YOUR specific financial situation, including your credit score, down-payment amount, loan amount, […]
It’s so important to price your home correctly when it first goes on the market so that it sells for the very most possible. That means not pricing it too low, but also not pricing it too high (buyers will cross it off their list). Even when inventory is low and buyers are eager to […]
