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Monthly Archives: December 2024

    How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash

    By Kirsten Powell | December 23, 2024

    How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll... Read More

    Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.

    By Kirsten Powell | December 20, 2024

    Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This. When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. But what many people don’t realize is that even in today’s market where there are... Read More

    The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter

    By Kirsten Powell | December 18, 2024

    The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here’s why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too –... Read More

    More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market

    By Kirsten Powell | December 17, 2024

    More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. And after several years with very few homes available to buy and prices rising, there are finally some more options for first-time buyers. Inventory Is Increasing – Especially at Lower Price Points Over the past year, the... Read More

    Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home

    By Kirsten Powell | December 16, 2024

    Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your... Read More

    The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes

    By Kirsten Powell | December 12, 2024

    The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes on the market and builders focusing on smaller, more affordable options, this type of home may just be the key to crossing the homebuying finish... Read More

    Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense

    By Kirsten Powell | December 11, 2024

    Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are certainly more affordable than others, know that working with a trusted real estate agent to find what fits your budget and your desired location –... Read More

    What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?

    By Kirsten Powell | December 10, 2024

    What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down? You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordablehome. But experts agree that’s not what’s in the cards – and here’s why. There are more... Read More

    Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents

    By Kirsten Powell | December 10, 2024

    Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market. That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows... Read More

    Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run

    By Kirsten Powell | December 5, 2024

    Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run 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. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership.  Think of it this... Read More