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Monthly Archives: October 2024

    How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving

    By Kirsten Powell | October 31, 2024

    How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro.  Real estate agents are so... Read More

    Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market

    By Kirsten Powell | October 30, 2024

    Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home. That’s why partnering with a trusted agent is so important. Here’s a sneak peek at the most common missteps buyers are making in today’s market and how... Read More

    Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

    By Kirsten Powell | October 29, 2024

    Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal... Read More

    Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market

    By Kirsten Powell | October 28, 2024

    Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons... Read More

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

    By Kirsten Powell | October 24, 2024

    Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments, leading to a wave of foreclosures. But... Read More

    How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

    By Kirsten Powell | October 23, 2024

    How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House? As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline.... Read More

    Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

    By Kirsten Powell | October 22, 2024

    Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make... Read More

    What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

    By Kirsten Powell | October 21, 2024

    What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s... Read More

    Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?

    By Kirsten Powell | October 17, 2024

    Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently? Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time... Read More

    The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

    By Kirsten Powell | October 16, 2024

    The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity... Read More