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Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will be able to tell you how […]
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Six Expert Tips for New Home-buyers

Six Expert Tips for New Home-buyers People searching for a first home do a lot of homework. Studying everything from amenities to neighborhoods and house types is a common task. Sometimes, people get hung on a few details and may not realize they are overlooking some important factors. This blog covers six crucial things new buyers […]
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4 Ways Mortgage Insurance Helps Homebuyers

Shared aticle by Marshall Gayden RIS Media June 22,2022 EVP of Mortgage Insurance Sales at Radia Real estate agents know all too well, today’s homebuyers are navigating one of the most difficult housing markets in recent memory, and affordability has become a major obstacle. Home prices are at the highest levels ever recorded, there is […]
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Real Estate Newsletter June 2022

REAL ESTATE NEWS JUNE 2022 Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor® Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care Housing Market Still Favors Sellers–but has it Set to a Change? Ever since interest rates decreased at the beginning of the pandemic, the real estate market throughout most of the country has heavily favored sellers. […]

Buying Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will be able to tell you how […]

Buying Six Expert Tips for New Home-buyers Six Expert Tips for New Home-buyers People searching for a first home do a lot of homework. Studying everything from amenities to neighborhoods and house types is a common task. Sometimes, people get hung on a few details and may not realize they are overlooking some important factors. This blog covers six crucial things new buyers […]

Buying 4 Ways Mortgage Insurance Helps Homebuyers Shared aticle by Marshall Gayden RIS Media June 22,2022 EVP of Mortgage Insurance Sales at Radia Real estate agents know all too well, today’s homebuyers are navigating one of the most difficult housing markets in recent memory, and affordability has become a major obstacle. Home prices are at the highest levels ever recorded, there is […]

Uncategorized Real Estate Newsletter June 2022 REAL ESTATE NEWS JUNE 2022 Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor® Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care Housing Market Still Favors Sellers–but has it Set to a Change? Ever since interest rates decreased at the beginning of the pandemic, the real estate market throughout most of the country has heavily favored sellers. […]

Market Info Fact or Fiction – “We are in a Housing Bubble”

Market Info Buyers regaining some control as market shifts, supply grows BY BEN VERDE June 03, 2022 Buyers regaining some control as market shifts, supply grows: Redfin The report, released Thursday, found more than one in five sellers dropped their asking price during May 2022, the highest rate since October 2019, as mortgage rates sit at over 5% Buyers are regaining some control as the market shifts […]

Selling Thinking of Selling Your Home Yourself? Think Again… Thinking of Selling Your Home Yourself? Think Again… Surveys show that many homeowners and homebuyers are not aware of the true value a REALTOR® provides during the course of a real estate transaction. The National Association of Realtors found that homes sold through the Multi-Listing Service sold 20 days faster on average, and 20% of FSBO […]

Market Info Should Inflation Change Your Homebuying Plans? Shared from My Home by Freddie Mac® 2/1/2022 Inflation has reached a 40-year high. What does that mean for you as you consider whether or not to buy a home in 2022? You’ve likely noticed that life grew more expensive in 2021. A combination of government aid, demand for goods and bottlenecked supply chains has increased […]

Selling Reasons FSBO’s Fail & Why You Need a Realtor® February 3, 2021, By FastExpert Here is a great article why selling your home on your own (For Sale by Owner – FSBO) might not be the best option: Reasons FSBO Home Sellers Fail Not Understanding the Process Selling a house is not as easy as selling a car. It’s an extensive process that demands a lot […]

Selling Will Solar Add Value to Your Home When You Sell? Slapping solar panels on the roof may save homeowners some money on their electric bill, but will it also raise their home’s value when they sell it? Many homeowners consider adding solar panels for one (or a combination) of three reasons: They’re environmentally conscious. They’re looking to save money. They think it will add value […]

Market Info Over 10 Years, Homeowners Obtained $240K in Equity As prices climb, homeowners who’ve owned their homes for a while have seen a boost in appreciation. Over the past decade, a homeowner who purchased a single-family existing home would have gained $229,400 in home equity if the home were sold at the median price in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a new […]

Uncategorized How HOA Laws are Changing in Texas New Realtor® supported laws in Texas in 2021 bring more balance between property owners and their homeowner associations.

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Market Info Fact Vs Fiction: The Truth About Today’s Housing Market Here are some of the biggest misconceptions about today’s housing market and the facts. #1: WE’RE IN A HOUSING BUBBLE The Facts While today’s housing market is anything but normal, it’s not because of the same circumstances surrounding the housing bubble of the early 2000s that caused the crash. Back then, new construction single-family homes flooded […]

Market Info Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning veterans used the benefits afforded by […]

Market Info The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines a recession this way: A recession is […]

Selling Dear Sellers An open letter to sellers about today’s housing market This is a great takeaway on the current state of our market that I am sharing that was written by Ryan Lundquist. Dear Sellers, How are things? I hope all is well. It’s been such a crazy market, but things are starting to change. So, let’s chat. […]

Buying How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates rise, so does […]

Buying Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say. Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices? Home prices have seen 121 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. CoreLogic says: “Price appreciation […]

Newsletters Real Estate News – May 2022 REAL ESTATE NEWS – May 2022 Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor®Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care How to Avoid Homebuyer’s Remorse in a Hot Market Buying a home is almost always a great investment, and of course it’s exciting to find and close on a home […]