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Answers to the Top 5 Questions Everyone’s Asking This Holiday Season

By Debbie Marett | Nov 23, 2024

When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? Unfortunately, when it comes to mortgage rates, there’s no crystal ball. But there are key factors that will influence which way rates will go from here: the labor market, inflation, and the geopolitical landscape – just to name a few.   While mortgage rates have been volatile over the past several months, […]

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What Does It Mean to Make a Principal-Only Payment?

By Debbie Marett | Nov 19, 2024

You’ll hear the terms principal and interest when you get a home loan. Your principal is the amount you borrow for your home loan, and your interest is what you pay monthly to use the loan. To calculate the principal of a mortgage, you would subtract your down payment from the final sales price of […]

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Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market

By Debbie Marett | Oct 31, 2024

No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home. That’s why partnering with a trusted agent is so important. Here’s a sneak peek at the most common missteps buyers are making in today’s market and how a great agent will help you steer clear […]

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Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home

By Debbie Marett | Oct 26, 2024

Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s why, if you’re craving more options, it makes sense to see if […]

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Common Things that Homeowner’s Get Wrong about their Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

By Debbie Marett | Oct 26, 2024

Home insurance is designed to cover you in the event that your home is damaged. You pay a monthly fee so that if and when you need to use your policy, you don’t have to spend your entire savings trying to cover the damages, or worry that you won’t have enough money to even cover […]

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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

By Debbie Marett | Oct 21, 2024

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling, here’s […]

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Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?

By Debbie Marett | Oct 17, 2024

Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently? Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time […]

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Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

By Debbie Marett | Oct 15, 2024

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story. Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the […]

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Beyond the Headlines: Understanding How Proposed Changes in Real Estate Commissions Will Actually Impact You as a Buyer or Seller

By Debbie Marett | Sep 15, 2024

You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. This might sound exciting and like a potential game-changer for you as a home seller or buyer, with headlines proclaiming things like: “Real estate commissions are being slashed!” “Selling your house will now be less expensive!” […]

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