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Does the thought of buying or selling a home in today’s market make you feel a bit nervous? If so, you need to talk to an agent.

You shouldn’t have to feel worried or stressed about making a move – you should feel excited.

And with the right agent by your side, the process can be smooth, and even enjoyable. Let’s talk about how I can help your move be a confident one.

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Did you know the experts say the housing market is short about three million homes right now? It’s because the industry just hasn’t built enough of them to keep up with demand.

So, if you’re thinking of selling, this will actually work in your favor. That’s because fewer homes on the market means your house will be in high demand.

And if we price it right, buyers will be knocking on your door. So, when you’re ready to make the most of today’s market, let’s connect.

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments, leading to a wave of foreclosures.

But before you start worrying about a housing market crash, here’s a look at what’s really happening. And the good news is: the latest foreclosure data shows there’s no wave on the horizon.

How Today’s Market Is Different from 2008

Let’s ease those fears by looking at the bigger picture. There’s a big difference between what’s happening now, and what happened when the housing...

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market.

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How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect.

More Homes Are on the Market, and That’s Affecting How Long They Take To Sell

According to Realtor.com, the number of homes for sale has been going up this year. That means there are more options for buyers, which is great news for anyone looking to buy a home. But as a seller, it also means homes are staying on the market a bit longer now that buyers have more options to choose from.

But keep this in mind. While homes might not be selling as quickly as they did last year at this time, they’re...

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House? As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” 

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Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. By starting your prep work early, you’ll give yourself plenty of time to get your house market-ready by the end of the year. But be sure to partner with a great agent before you get started, so you have expert insight into what repairs are worth it based on your local market.

Why Starting Early Is Key

To get the best price and sell quickly, it’s important that your home looks its best. And that means it’s up to you to make the necessary repairs, declutter, and even consider updates that could add value as part of getting your house ready to list.

By starting now, you can tackle things one...

Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping.

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Thinking of selling your house and moving? It’s worth considering if you want to put 20% down on your next home.

While that typically isn’t required, putting that much down has clear advantages – and the equity you’ve built up in your current home can help make it possible.

DM me today for a professional equity assessment and to discuss how you can use your equity to fuel your next move.

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Why Buying Now Is Worth It

You may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise. Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts, you could gain about $90k in equity in that time. So, you could wait, but you’ll miss out on a lot of equity if you do. If you’re ready and able to buy, let’s connect so you can start growing your wealth now.

Why Buying Now Is Worth It You may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise.

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More homes just hit the market – and that doesn’t usually happen in the fall.

Thanks to a drop in mortgage rates, 11.6% more homes were listed for sale in September than at this time last year. That means you’ve got more options to choose from, so you can finally find the home you’ve been looking for.

Let’s connect and take advantage of what’s out there while it lasts.

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The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has too.

According to the latest data from Redfin, the typical down payment for U.S. homebuyers is $67,500—that’s nearly 15% more than last year, and the highest on record.

Here’s why equity makes this possible. Over the past five years, home prices have increased significantly, which has led to a big boost in equity for current homeowners like you. When you sell your...

The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home.

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Thinking about pulling your house off the market until next year? Think again.
Buyers who look during the fall season are serious and eager to move quickly, especially now that mortgage rates are down from their recent peak.
So, don’t miss out. Keep your home listed to attract motivated buyers who are ready to negotiate and want to close fast.

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Have you heard? In 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment.

If you want to compare buying and renting a home in our area, DM me and let’s take a look together.

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According to the latest data, the top reason homebuyers are on the move is to upgrade to a bigger or nicer home.

The great news? With record home equity and mortgage rates trending down, moving up is more achievable than it was earlier this year.

If you’ve been thinking about that dream home, now’s the time to make it happen. Ready to get started? DM me to talk next steps.

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Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home

If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home. But there’s good news: now’s actually a great time to make that move happen. Here’s why.

You Have a Lot of Equity To Leverage

One of the key benefits in today’s market is the amount of equity you’ve likely built up in your current house over the years.

What does that mean for you? If you’ve been in your home for a few years, you’re probably sitting on a significant amount of equity. You can put that toward the down payment on your next home, helping keep...

Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone.

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The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving

Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s talk about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.

The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. 

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Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.

According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years.

Some of that is because inventory has gone up, so buyers have more options. And higher mortgage rates have definitely slowed demand over the past two years, and that’s out of your control.

Make no mistake, with the right strategy and agent partner, your house can still sell quickly, even today.

Here are just a few tips a great real estate agent will walk you through. They may seem simple, but...

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration.

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Looking to sell your house in today’s shifting market? The secret to standing out and selling quickly is to hire a pro.
An agent will use market data to find the right price, give advice on what repairs to tackle for maximum impact, and what concessions you may want to consider (like help with closing costs).
Let’s connect to come up with the strategy that’s right for you.

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You're probably wondering: is it better to move now or wait?
To make sure you’re making the best decision possible, let’s chat.
Together we can go over other market factors that may have an impact on your decision – like buyer demand, home prices, and the potential to gain equity.
And once you've got all the information, you can decide if buying now makes more sense for you.

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Trust me – you don’t want just any agent when you buy or sell a home.

You want someone who specializes in your local market.

Because what you’re hearing on the news may not apply where you live. And you need someone who can give you that expert perspective on your neighborhood too.

Want a rundown of what’s happening in our area? DM me.

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Buy now or wait? That’s the big question for a lot of buyers.

But what you may not realize is just how much equity is at stake if you delay. Even the forecasts for more moderate home price growth could add up to $90,000 in equity over the next 5 years.

So, if you want to move and you’re able to now that mortgage rates have fallen, let’s chat about why it’s worth it to get the ball rolling.

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Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you make your decision.

As soon as you buy, you’ll start gaining equity. And you’d be surprised how quickly that can add up – even with more moderate home price appreciation.

Each quarter, Fannie Mae releases the Home Price Expectations Survey. It asks over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists what they forecast for home prices over the next five years. In the latest release, experts project prices will continue to...

Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days.

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Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back

If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent.

After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a number of economic factors. And yesterday the Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds Rate for the first time since they began raising that rate in March 2022. And while they don’t control mortgage rates, this sets the stage for mortgage rates to fall even further than they already have – especially since more cuts from the Fed are expected into next year. And lower mortgage rates are bringing more buyers back into...

Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent.

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Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power

Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put your search on hold when mortgage rates were higher, think about how much you could save now that rates are coming down.

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line.

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Trying to get your house ready to list? Here are a few general tips on where you’ll want to spend some time and effort.

Prioritize things that will make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. But this is just a starting point.

If you want more specific advice to help your house stand out in our local market, DM me.