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Reflections on the latest real estate news, updates, and trends.

Facts in Focus | Why Owning a Home Is Worth It Long Term

Facts in Focus | Why Owning a Home Is Worth It Long Term

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 12/10/24

Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now. Whi...

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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?

Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 12/2/24

A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when s...

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What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/21/24

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are ...

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Facts in Focus | What's Motivating Homeowners to Move Right Now

Facts in Focus | What's Motivating Homeowners to Move Right Now

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 11/16/24

Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher ...

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Facts in Focus | Renting vs. Buying Net Worth Gap

Facts in Focus | Renting vs. Buying Net Worth Gap

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 11/10/24

Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can...

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Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?

Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/5/24

Have you been looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? There’s still a way to become a homeown...

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/29/24

With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market...

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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/22/24

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, ...

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Facts in Focus | Benefits of Using Equity to Make a Bigger Down Payment

Facts in Focus | Benefits of Using Equity to Make a Bigger Down Payment

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 10/18/24

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, t...

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How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/15/24

If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final nu...

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Facts in Focus | Two Primary Reasons Why the Housing Market Won't Crash

Facts in Focus | Two Primary Reasons Why the Housing Market Won't Crash

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 10/12/24
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Is it Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home?

Is it Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/8/24

If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re

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Facts in Focus | Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

Facts in Focus | Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 10/4/24

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked pl...

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This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/2/24

After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challeng...

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The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About

The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/27/24

Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And i...

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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/17/24

Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. And that’s big news if you’ve been sitting on the homebuy...

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Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List

Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/10/24

Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment ...

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Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?

Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/3/24

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. Bu...

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What's the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?

What's the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/27/24

It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead, and those unanswered th...

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Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths

Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/27/24

Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or se...

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Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage

Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/20/24

With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers...

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Facts in Focus | The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity

Facts in Focus | The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 08/17/24

In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth ...

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Real Estate Closing - Are You Prepared?

Real Estate Closing - Are You Prepared?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/13/24

Whether you're buying or selling a home, the real estate closing is likely to be both exciting and unnerving. While both partie...

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Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High

Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/9/24

Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. If yo...

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Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/6/24

In today's market, homebuyers are regaining some negotiation power. While that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean...

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Facts in Focus | Why the Sandwich Generation is Buying Multi-Generational Homes

Facts in Focus | Why the Sandwich Generation is Buying Multi-Generational Homes

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 08/2/24

Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who tak...

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How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 07/30/24

As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wonder...

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Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024

Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 07/23/24

There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers. And if you’re someone who has started the process of searc...

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Facts in Focus | Why Moving to a Smaller Home Makes Life Easier

Facts in Focus | Why Moving to a Smaller Home Makes Life Easier

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 07/20/24

Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in y...

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The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home

The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 07/16/24

In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually ...

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The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 07/9/24

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While yo...

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7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value

7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 07/2/24

Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. B...

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Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 06/25/24

The topic of mortgage rates continues to remain a big one. You may be keeping up with some headlines talking about the recent F...

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Facts in Focus | The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership

Facts in Focus | The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 06/23/24

Buying a home comes with emotional health benefits too.

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Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 06/18/24

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’r...

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The Future of Home Inspections - Is that a Bird? Is That a Plane?

The Future of Home Inspections - Is that a Bird? Is That a Plane?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 06/13/24

No…..it’s a drone. The home inspection process is getting a high-tech upgrade. Some insurance companies are using this relative...

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Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 06/3/24

Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated ...

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Questions You May Have About Selling Your House

Questions You May Have About Selling Your House

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 05/28/24

There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions...

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A Quick Guide to HOAs

A Quick Guide to HOAs

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 05/21/24

HOA stands for Homeowner Association and is a private organization and a governing body of a specific community, development, s...

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Facts in Focus | Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

Facts in Focus | Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 05/17/24

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what's going on wi...

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Thinking of Selling? Look For an Agent with These Skills

Thinking of Selling? Look For an Agent with These Skills

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 05/14/24

Selling your house is a big decision. Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ve probably ever made, and it’s a place w...

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A Home Buyers Guide to Earnest Money 

A Home Buyers Guide to Earnest Money 

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 05/11/24

Earnest money is a crucial step in the home buying process and can amount to several thousands of dollars. Earnest money deposi...

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Facts in Focus | The Perks of Buying over Renting

Facts in Focus | The Perks of Buying over Renting

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 05/4/24

Thinking about buying a home? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if yo...

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The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home

The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 05/2/24

The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September. An...

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The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 04/23/24

If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact ...

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Facts in Focus | Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

Facts in Focus | Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 04/19/24

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before y...

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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums

6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 04/16/24

From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the Un...

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Facts in Focus | Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

Facts in Focus | Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 04/12/24

When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too beca...

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Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home

Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 04/9/24

Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 04/2/24

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the b...

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What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 03/26/24

Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy...

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Facts in Focus | Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

Facts in Focus | Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 03/17/24

Going into last year (2023), there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to correct....

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What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 03/12/24

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put y...

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Facts in Focus | The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

Facts in Focus | The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 03/8/24

If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popu...

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What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 03/4/24

If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for ...

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The Truth About Down Payments

The Truth About Down Payments

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 02/27/24

If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to ...

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Facts in Focus | Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised ... Up

Facts in Focus | Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised ... Up

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 02/24/24

Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and...

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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 02/20/24

If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearin...

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Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 02/13/24

Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on...

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Facts in Focus | Demographic Tailwinds in 2024 Real Estate

Facts in Focus | Demographic Tailwinds in 2024 Real Estate

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 02/10/24

We are now ramping up for what should be a busy year in real estate. Why? Demographics.

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Two of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

Two of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 02/6/24

If you’re looking to buy a home, or if you will need to refinance in the near future, you’ve probably been paying close attenti...

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Facts in Focus | Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

Facts in Focus | Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 02/2/24

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spri...

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Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?

Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 01/30/24

Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot o...

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Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn

Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 01/23/24

Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn

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Facts in Focus | 2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

Facts in Focus | 2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 01/20/24

If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent dow...

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Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 01/16/24

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own...

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Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024

Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 01/9/24

A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward traj...

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3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 01/2/24

If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work...

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Facts in Focus | Saving for a Home in 2024

Facts in Focus | Saving for a Home in 2024

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 12/31/23

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be...

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Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 12/26/23

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made b...

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Facts in Focus | Experts Weigh In - 2024 Housing Market Forecast

Facts in Focus | Experts Weigh In - 2024 Housing Market Forecast

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 12/22/23

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market i...

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What You Need To Know About Down Payments 

What You Need To Know About Down Payments 

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 12/19/23

If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.

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Facts in Focus | The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market

Facts in Focus | The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 12/15/23

If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in the housing market. Here's an update on the supply ...

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The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying

The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 12/13/23

There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can aff...

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Ideas for an Eco Friendly Holiday at Home

Ideas for an Eco Friendly Holiday at Home

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 12/5/23

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it can also be the mos...

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Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?

Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/28/23

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a ...

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Facts in Focus | Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own

Facts in Focus | Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 11/26/23

Ask around and you’ll find the vast majority are thankful they took the leap and bought a home. But why? It’s because of the ma...

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Need to Sweeten a Deal? Understanding Seller Concessions

Need to Sweeten a Deal? Understanding Seller Concessions

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/22/23

Buying and selling real estate can involve many complex negotiations. Buyers and sellers generally pay for their own closing co...

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Facts in Focus | The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast

Facts in Focus | The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 11/18/23

The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If yo...

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Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market

Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/14/23

Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starti...

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Facts in Focus | Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?

Facts in Focus | Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 11/11/23

Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You're not alone. Some people ...

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Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/7/23

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. If you’re like many homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furn...

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Facts In Focus | What Are Accessory Dwelling Units and How Can They Benefit You?

Facts In Focus | What Are Accessory Dwelling Units and How Can They Benefit You?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 11/3/23

Maybe you’re in the market for a home and are having a hard time finding the right one that fits your budget. Or perhaps you’re...

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Unmasking Scary Myths about Today’s Housing Market

Unmasking Scary Myths about Today’s Housing Market

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/31/23

Here’s what you really need to know about a few myths causing fear in today’s housing market.

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Facts in Focus | Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

Facts in Focus | Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 10/27/23

The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It's a symbol of stability, independence, and havin...

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Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/24/23

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay ...

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Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/17/23

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been followi...

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How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time

How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/10/23

If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like...

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Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/3/23

Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family...

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Facts In Focus | The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Facts In Focus | The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 10/1/23

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it...

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Beginning with Pre-Approval

Beginning with Pre-Approval

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/26/23

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgag...

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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/19/23

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list y...

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Facts In Focus | Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Facts In Focus | Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/16/23

Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to ...

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Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/12/23

Here's a look at the new forecasts for the rest of the year.

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Facts in Focus | Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

Facts in Focus | Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 09/11/23

Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a...

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Top 6 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home

Top 6 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 09/5/23

Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. Howe...

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Facts in Focus | The Dangers of Overpricing in Marin Real Estate

Facts in Focus | The Dangers of Overpricing in Marin Real Estate

  • Kyle Frazier
  • 09/1/23

Overpricing one’s home prior to going on market almost always has negative ramifications for sellers: Across Bay Area markets, ...

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If You Are Thinking About Selling Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

If You Are Thinking About Selling Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/29/23

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortga...

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Facts In Focus | Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

Facts In Focus | Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/26/23

If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to...

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Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

  • Maria Sandberg
  • 08/22/23

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly a...

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