Real Estate as an Investment

Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high.1 This has given an unexpected financial boost to many homeowners during a challenging time. However, for some renters, rising home prices are making dreams of homeownership […]

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Finding the Right Home for Right Now

Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would […]

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Can I buy or sell a home without a real estate agent?

Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This has led some sellers to question the need for an agent. After all, why spend money on a listing agent when […]

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KEEPING YOUR HOME IN TIP-TOP SHAPE

From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no time at all, small problems can lead to extensive and expensive repairs. […]

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As the spring market approaches, will the good times continue?

While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a halt to new underwriting, and homeowners debated whether […]

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PROTESTING YOUR APPRAISAL VALUE

Property tax appraisals for the current year’s taxable values are issued in the spring in all counties. Below are a few tips to help in understanding your statement and for filing a protest if you disagreewith the appraised value. After you Receive your Notice of Appraised Value First, verify that the appraisal is for the […]

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Introducing the Styles We Love…

We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. So it’s no surprise to see that design trends for 2021 revolve around soothing color palettes, cozy character, […]

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Home Buying 101: 7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

If you are planning to apply for a mortgage loan, it is time to give your credit score some serious attention.

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