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Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring

By Bob DeVore | April 4, 2024

Buying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But, what if there was a solution that could help with both? If you’re having a hard time finding a home you love, and mortgage rates are putting pressure on your budget, it may […]

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

By Bob DeVore | April 2, 2024

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. […]

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here

By Bob DeVore | April 1, 2024

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since […]

Outdoor Projects Can Boost Curb Appeal When You Sell

By Bob DeVore | March 29, 2024

  Some Highlights In real estate, a good first impression is key. If the outside of a house looks welcoming, more people will want to come in and see it. Your agent helps you by giving advice on what you may want to prioritize, finding easy fixes that make a big difference, knowing what buyers […]

Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?

By Bob DeVore | March 28, 2024

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the […]

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership

By Bob DeVore | March 28, 2024

In today’s housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you’re a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are […]

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?

By Bob DeVore | March 26, 2024

Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the Fed Funds Rate doesn’t directly […]

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

By Bob DeVore | March 25, 2024

Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them. […]

3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

By Bob DeVore | March 22, 2024

  Some Highlights Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help. Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational home. Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side to help you make your […]

What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

By Bob DeVore | March 21, 2024

If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . […]

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