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Summer Sale
If you’re interested in putting your home on the market, doing so during the warm summer months is a great idea. Once temperatures increase and plants begin to grow, it’s much easier to enhance a home’s curb appeal. Pair those curb enhancements with some interior upgrades and you’ll be on your way to a speedy... Read More
Sellers Market?
Ever since interest rates decreased at the beginning of the pandemic, the real estate market throughout most of the country has heavily favored sellers. When interest rates decrease, more buyers enter the market to secure mortgage loans with low interest rates. High buyer demand means that sellers oftentimes receive multiple bids. The combination of low interest rates, extremely... Read More
Pool Safety
Invest in an alarm system. Just like a smoke detector inside your house, a pool alarm warns you of imminent danger. These alarms can be placed on your gate or in the water to alert you when someone enters. You can choose either an above- or below-surface sensor that triggers when there’s a disturbance, such... Read More
Storm Proofing
A bad storm can bring about so many repairs, from broken windows to downed powerlines and trees. All together, these things can quickly add up to be very costly. The best method of defense is to prepare for disaster before it occurs. In the event of flooding, there are a few things you can do... Read More
So what can negatively affect an appraisal?
What can negatively affect an appraisal? When it comes to factors that can negatively affect your home’s appraisal value, there are some you can control, and some you can’t. Let’s first look at the ones you have some control over. Serious issues like a wet basement or a cracked foundation will almost surely knock down... Read More
What is a Home Appraisal?
What is a home appraisal? Buying a home is an exciting, scrapbook-worthy event, so of course it’s going to come with a lot of emotions. But there’s one step in the process where objectivity and rationality take center stage, and that’s the home appraisal. It may seem harsh to let a stranger take a few... Read More
How does Inflation Affect Home Prices?
How Does Inflation Affect Home Prices? If you’ve followed the news lately, you’ve probably seen quite a bit about inflation. The consumer price index jumped 0.8% in February, bringing the total increase over the last 12 months to 7.9% – this is the largest annual jump in the last 40 years. So, how does all of this... Read More
Mortgage Terms
Do you know these mortgage terms? The mortgage process can often be a confusing one — whether you’ve bought a home before or not. There’s a lot of prep work and moving parts, and most of the terminology is unfamiliar to the average consumer. Fortunately, that last part is an easy fix. Are you getting... Read More
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