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Monthly Archives: June 2024

    The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

    By Paula Clark | June 27, 2024

    When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer... Read More

    Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market

    By Paula Clark | June 27, 2024

    Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered. If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may be better to focus on time in... Read More

    How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

    By Paula Clark | June 25, 2024

    You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent. They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting timelines for other sellers. That way you have realistic... Read More

    Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024

    By Paula Clark | June 24, 2024

    As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the industry:... Read More

    The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent

    By Paula Clark | June 24, 2024

    Some Highlights Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine print in contracts, and so much more. Don’t take all of this responsibility on. Instead, let’s connect so... Read More

    Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade

    By Paula Clark | June 20, 2024

    Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you. An Ameriprise Financial survey sheds light on... Read More

    What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

    By Paula Clark | June 19, 2024

    There’s no denying it’s gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today’s mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like they don’t know where to start.  A... Read More

    Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

    By Paula Clark | June 18, 2024

    Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. The truth is, mortgage rates are impacted by a lot of factors: geo-political... Read More

    Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

    By Paula Clark | June 17, 2024

    The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might impact your plans. Historically, Presidential... Read More

    Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By Paula Clark | June 17, 2024

    Some Highlights According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years. That’s because a home is so much more just than a roof over your head. It’s also an asset that typically grows in value over time. If you’ve been debating if it makes more sense to rent or buy,... Read More