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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]

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 […]

Newsletters Real Estate Newsletter April 2022 April 2022 REAL ESTATE NEWS Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor®Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care . With the low inventory and the very competitve resale market possibly a new home is an option for you? I can help you build your dream home. Yes, you need an agent to represent […]

Newsletters March Real Estate Newsletter 2022 REAL ESTATE NEWS – March 2022 Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor ® Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care What is Title Insurance? From contract contingencies to encumbrances, the home sale and purchase processes bring with them a new vocabulary. One of the processes that most first-timers find confusing is the title […]

Newsletters February Real Estate Newsletter 2022 REAL ESTATE NEWS Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor ® Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care . Selling your home this spring? Here’s your winter to-do list Planning to sell your home this spring? While this winter is expected to bring a record-breaking number of buyers to the market, spring will […]

Newsletters January Real Estate Newsletter 2022 January 2022 REAL ESTATE NEWS Brought to you by Debbie Marett GRI Realtor® Your referrals are always appreciated and treated with friendly, professional care . Everyone is Asking…..What to Expect in the 2022 Market? Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value? Energy efficiency is a growing concern among homeowners, and solar panels are a well-known resource […]

Uncategorized What Do All Those Letters Mean? When you receive an email or a business card from someone do you sometimes wonder what the string of letters behind their name actually stand for? If you are not in the industry, you really have no idea what they all mean! Letters After A Name? Post-nominal letters (or post nominal titles) are the […]

Buying The Real Cost of Buying a Home Great article by Scott Burns Dallas Morning news What’s the cost of buying a home? Yes, this is a trick question. The obvious answer is the price you pay for it. If you find a house you like and pay $400,000 cash to buy it, the cost is the price, $400,000. Long-term, buying for cash […]