Can you buy before you sell?
Start by getting prequalified. This way you’ll know if it is an option to purchase a home before selling your existing property. Also, this will give you time to weigh your options before pricing your home and putting it on the market. Contact me for a referral to a trusted local lender. Making a Contingent […]
Read MorePrepare For Buying!
Buying a home is an expensive proposition. Down payments and closing costs can easily run into the tens of thousands of dollars — and that doesn’t even factor in the fact that you’ll have home maintenance and mortgage payments to make when the dust settles after your big move. I work with folks a year […]
Read MoreOffice is (now) at Home
More and more people are working from home and many have shifted to it permanently. When You Need to Set Up Shop Quickly Reworking space in your home is the fastest solution but you may need some essential equipment first. It makes sense to start with big ticket items first. That way you’ll have […]
Read More6 Tax Time Tips
To paraphrase a popular adage, the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. While tax time can be stressful for some people, having certain knowledge ahead of time can soften some of the financial blow. We’re referring to lesser-known tax deductions. As you gather paperwork to file your 2020 taxes, keep these […]
Read MoreWill Mortgage Rates Rise in 2021?
With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low over a dozen times in 2020 and the low interest rate environment is projected to […]
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Equity is WAY up! Buy A Home, Build Wealth
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and other incremental expenses. Using […]
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Record interest rates driving the real estate market?
Low interest rates continue to increase opportunities for home buyers to either afford their first home, upgrade, or rake in the benefits of selling their existing residence with a high return and locating their retirement home. With inventory low, how does this impact the market with high demand? Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist says, […]
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Selling Your Home Over The Holiday Season
Selling your home during the holidays is loaded with pros and cons. Your agent may recommend keeping your home on the market because “you’ll know the buyers are serious.” That may be true in some areas, but keep in mind that real estate agents always want your home on the market, regardless of whether it’s […]
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Declutter To Feel Better!
Whether you telecommute or go to an office, your home should feel like a breath of fresh air, a peaceful haven where you can relax and unwind at the end of the day. But instead, there’s clutter everywhere, clogging the shelves, the cupboards, your closets and every surface where you look. Ugh. Not relaxing at […]
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How To Make A Small Space Seem Bigger
It’s not unusual to want your home to feel bigger and roomier than it is. Maybe you want your studio apartment not to feel so small. Maybe you want your small house to feel a little bigger. Maybe you hope your mansion will feel like the larger mansion next door. Whatever brings you to […]
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