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How Buying a Home Can Protect Against Inflation
Why is everything so expensive?! Rising inflation rates have affected all of us. Prices for things like gas, groceries, and other services have been rising at an alarming rate. In fact, such a dramatic inflationary period hasn't happened since the early 80's. Not only...
Top 10 Home Energy Savings Tips for Spring
An important part of homeownership is making sure your home is operating as efficiently as possible. The following simple home energy saving tips are a great way to start reducing your energy usage - and your energy bills - this season! Service your air conditioner....
Can a Seller Back Out of an Accepted Offer on a House? 5 Questions to Ask an Expert
I accepted an offer on my house. I want out. So, can I back out of an accepted offer? You perfectly manicured your lawn, and staged your house for flawless photos. Then, you vacated your space for hours to allow random people to walk around and judge your private...
How to Get an Offer Accepted in 2022
Making a winning offer on a home in a seller’s market is like trying to say the alphabet backwards. It’s not easy. Sellers are focused on getting the highest price possible for their homes. While buyers continue to struggle in understanding how to get an offer...
Should I Offer Less Than Asking Price? Start Here
Buying a house is often the most expensive purchase a person will ever make in their lifetime. Knowing when to offer less than asking price might help save money in the long run. Many buyers wonder what they can offer on a house and what a seller would ultimately...
The Best Time to Buy a House: A Complete Guide
If you’ve found yourself wondering what the best time to buy a house is, there are a few different routes to get the right answer. Some recommend studying the market trends for the best interest rate. While others recommend a specific month, and even a best day of the...
How to Downsize Your Home: Important Tips to Consider
While some real estate agents might think that Always Be Closing is a mantra for their professional lives, everybody (some more than others) should partake at least a little bit in Always Be Downsizing. The human experience is one of endlessly acquiring more stuff and...
5 Mistakes Fix and Flippers Make When Choosing a Real Estate Broker
Flipping houses is a lucrative gig, many want to break into the industry but few are successful. Often, fix and flipping is romanticized by today’s popular television shows, but any seasoned real estate investor will tell you a fix and flip project is anything but...
What credit score do I need to buy a house?
Your credit score can have a major impact on your ability to buy a house and the types of loans that are best for you. Not to mention how big your down payment needs to be, and how much interest you will need to pay. For first time buyers, knowing how much house you...
Seattle Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Raleigh Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Phoenix Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Denver Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Charleston Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Atlanta Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Things to Look for When Buying a House
People always come to me and ask “What should I know about buying a house?” or “What if I’m a first-time home buyer?” or “What should I look for when buying a house?”. So, I thought I’d put pen to paper and share my experiences with everyone. Whenever I first meet...
Best Places to Live in Summit County | A Complete Guide
Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and who could blame the people moving here? The Centennial State is filled with endless outdoor activities, stunning natural beauty, and a thriving culture. Not all of Colorado is created equal, though....
Buying a house for sale by owner
Many buyers don’t set out to purchase a home that is listed as for sale by owner. After all, only 8% of the homes sold in 2021 were listed as for sale by owner. But, it’s common to come across FSBO homes during your search. And if you choose to make an offer there are...
Selling Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent
Selling your home without a real estate agent can be exciting, but the process can also be stressful and time consuming. A For Sale By Owner (FSBO) seller must commit to not only getting their home ready to sell but also marketing their home until they find a...
How Real Commissions Impact Home Equity
In 2021, 92% of people selling a home used a real estate agent. Real estate agents can make the process of selling a home more transparent and less overwhelming. But at what cost? Licensed agents earn a real estate commission for selling your home. The traditional...
What Does Escrow Mean and How Does It Work in Real Estate?
During a transaction that requires a substantial amount of money, like a real estate purchase, it's essential to trust the person on the other side of the deal. The concept of escrow can help minimize risk during these large transactions and allow buyers and sellers...
Contingent vs Under Contract: What’s the Difference?
Odds are if you’re in the market to buy a house you’ve seen the terms contingent and under contract. But how do you differentiate contingent vs under contract aside from simply reading what the sign or online real estate listing says? For homeowners selling their...
Assessed Vs Market Value: What’s The Difference?
The assessed value versus the market value of a home are often very different leading to confusion among homeowners. They are viewed as something that should be similar but in reality, they are very different from each other. Usually, the assessed value of a home is...
Seattle Housing Market: January 2022
The month of December followed seasonal trends for this time of year with inventory hitting an all time low for 2021. While there are still buyers in the market competing for the available listings, most buyers who are able have paused their search until after the...
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