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Typically, most buyers are out and about buying homes in the Spring market.  The Spring market around here starts mid to late 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: Get Your Finances and Budget In […]

Get Ahead of the Spring Market

If you are looking for a home anytime between Thanksgiving and end of January, the housing inventory takes a deep dive.   With hardly any homes on the market, you might be wondering what are the best strategies to find a home if you need to or want to move during this time of year.  […]

Why are There No Homes on the Market?

If you or anyone you know has been wanting to buy a home but sat it out last year because of interest rate increases, lack of inventory, or life got in the way some other way, this could be the year. Even though interest rates increased a few points last year, they have come down […]

Is 2024 The Year to Buy A Home?

If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.   But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I […]

Waiting to Sell After the Holidays? Here’s What to do Now!

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 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 way […]

How To Prepare Now to Buy a Home Next Year

How to Move Up with Ease Series We all love our first home but eventually, there comes a point when it’s time to move on.  Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home.  When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell or rent out, the […]

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 2 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals.  You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful! It’s all about what you can afford each month before […]

How Much Can You Really Afford Each Month? 

How to Get the Best Mortgage Series  – Week 1 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals.  You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful! This week’s article is all about what to say when […]

What to Say When You First Contact a Lender

How to Get Your Credit Score Up — Week 4 This series shines a light on the importance of your credit score when buying a home. Most buyers need to take out a mortgage, and that’s when your finances become an open book. Lenders will need to gauge if you’re worth the risk to lend […]

The 10 “Credit Score” Commandments 

How to Get Your Credit Score Up — Week 3 Having a high credit score is important all the time, whether you are buying a home anytime soon or not.  Your FICO score and credit report are so vital to getting any type of loan, and this series will give you the financial strategies you […]

3 Common Mistakes that Can Lower Credit Scores