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The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale

Post published:14 October, 2020
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates New Construction Pricing

Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported:…

Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?

Post published:13 October, 2020
Post category:Buying Myths Down Payments For Buyers Millennials Pricing

One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20%…

6 Reasons You’ll Win by Selling with a Real Estate Agent This Fall

Post published:12 October, 2020
Post category:For Sellers FSBOs Pricing Selling Myths

There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have…

Buy a House the Dave Ramsey Way or Now? [15 year comparison]

Post published:10 October, 2020
Post category:Buy Conventional FHA For Buyers Home Buyers Rent vs. Buy YouTube

Dave Ramsey suggests you continue to rent instead of buying a house until you are "ready" according to Dave's "perfect" plan. Even though I am a fan of Dave Ramsey's…

Thinking of Moving? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:9 October, 2020
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Infographics Move-Up Buyers New Construction

Some Highlights If you’re ready to sell your house but you’re worried about finding one to move into, why not invest in a brand-new home built just for you? New…

Should You Buy a Retirement Home Sooner Rather than Later?

Post published:8 October, 2020
Post category:Baby Boomers For Buyers For Sellers Interest Rates Senior Market

Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until they retired to…

A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s

Post published:7 October, 2020
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy

One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over…

Should You Escrow? It Depends! [Escrow Accounts EXPLAINED]

Post published:7 October, 2020
Post category:Closing Costs Conventional For Buyers For Sellers Refi YouTube

Should you escrow your taxes and insurance as a part of your mortgage payment? It depends, and I’ll explain why in this video, Escrow Accounts Explained! When deciding whether to…

Is it Time to Move into a Single-Story Home?

Post published:6 October, 2020
Post category:Baby Boomers For Buyers For Sellers Generation X Senior Market

Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms…

Why Pricing Your House Right Is Essential

Post published:5 October, 2020
Post category:For Sellers Pricing

In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the…