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Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent.  What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting the green light […]

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One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re willing to

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Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents

Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market. That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a record low number are going

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Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home

For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately, this is turning some buyers away from what may be one of their best options in today’s housing market. As Builder Online says: “As resale inventory remains limited

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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 (see graph below): A recent

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The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent

Some Highlights Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine print in contracts, and so much more. Don’t

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Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference

If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and, if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and

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RE/MAX Convention (R4 2023)

R4 Convention and Celebration      This past February, I attended the RE/MAX annual convention, better known as R4, for the first time. What an exciting and energetic event.  On my first day, I walked 7 miles; I was there for four days. When the event was done, I was very tired.  Here are a

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Under Contract! What’s Next ?

Selling a home? Buying a home? Under contract?  GREAT! Awesome…..What’s next ????? Let’s Begin the Home Journey! Here are ten steps we will take as we walk you through the process of buying/selling a home.      FIRST STEP: BREATH, BREATH, BREATH! We need you to breathe to make it to SETTLEMENT. https://youtu.be/Czam8BTiIy4 Step 2:

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DMV properties, Cost of Living and Commutes

DMV: Leases, Cost of living, and Commutes       I recently met a few young people excited to relocate to the DMV area.  Their joy and excitement went out the door once I explained the requirements to lease a property and the minimum income needed. They were disheartened.  The father of one of them

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