Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here’s Why You Need A Pro in Your Corner
With home prices on the rise and buyer demand still strong, some sellers may be tempted to tryand sell their homes on their own without using the services of a real estate professional.
Real estate agents are trained and experienced in ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 26, 2018 in For Sellers
Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Until You Know the Facts
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Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts:
72% of buyers who purchased homes this year ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 25, 2018 in For Buyers
Housing Is Still Affordable in the United States!
Lately, there have been many headlines circulating about whether or not there is an “affordability issue forming in the housing market.”
If you are considering selling your current house and moving up to the home of your dreams, ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 22, 2018 in For Buyers
20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Fall
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When listing your house for sale, your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible!
There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens!
Your real estate agent will have a list of specific ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 18, 2018 in For Sellers
5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search
In today’s real estate market, with low inventory dominating the conversation in many areas of the country, it can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared.
In a recent realtor....
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 16, 2018 in For Buyers
Pre-Approval: Your 1st Step in Buying a Home
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 12, 2018 in For Buyers
Buying a Home? Do You Know the Lingo?
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Buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the terms used during the process.
To start you on your path with confidence, we have compiled a list of some of the most common terms used when buying a home.
The ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 11, 2018 in For Buyers
Dispelling the Myth About Home Affordability
We have all seen the headlines that report that buying a home is less affordable today than it was at any other time in the last ten years, and those headlines are accurate. But, have you ever wondered why the headlines don’t say the last 25 ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 10, 2018 in For Buyers
What’s Going On With Home Prices?
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that home prices did not appreciate by at least 6.0% ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 8, 2018 in For Buyers
The True Cost of NOT Owning Your Home
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for the entirety of America’s existence.
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 5, 2018 in For Buyers
Buying a Home is Cheaper than Renting in 38 States!
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According to a study by GOBankingRates, it is cheaper to buy a home than rent in 38 states across the country.
In six states the difference between buying & renting would account for less than a $50 monthly difference, ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 4, 2018 in For Buyers
2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market Whether Buying or Selling
When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. When it comes to today’s real ...
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Posted by Agent Connect on October 2, 2018 in For Buyers