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It’s Still a Great Time to Sell
Sellers all over the country are confused and worried they may have missed the best time to sell their home. Prices are dropping, mortgage rates are rising, and the pace has slowed but the impact on any individual seller is unclear. While th...
What Does “Clear to Close” Mean?
One of the best things a homebuyer can hear is, “we have ‘clear to close.’” It’s one of the biggest milestones in the mortgage lending process and means the underwriter has cleared the application to move forward to document signing a...
Use Comps to Price Your Home Correctly!
The most important aspect of listing your home for sales is the asking price. Unlike many other items we purchase, home prices are based on what a willing and able buyer would pay for the property. Sounds complicated, right? This is why real es...
5 Tips for Writing a Winning Offer in this Market
Everyone recognizes that this is a difficult housing market for homebuyers. With inventory shortages and low interest rates, buyers have seen a face-paced market with strong growth in home prices. As interest rates begin to rise, the pressure f...
Should I Use My 401k to Buy a Home?
Buying a home can be a financial stretch. With soaring home values and rising interest rates, many potential first time home buyers find saving for adown payment increasingly difficult. For many people, the main source of savings is in the form...
Rising Interest Rates – Should I Lock in the Mortgage Rate?
One of the most important financial considerations of buying a new home is the interest rate paid on the mortgage. Over time, a higher interest rate can add thousands of dollars to the true cost of buying the home. When interest rates are low o...