Why Buying a Home is a Sound Decision
Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on March 23, 2023 in Buying a Home
3 Best Practices for Selling Your House in 2023
3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year
A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on January 24, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Today's Housing Market is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on January 12, 2023 in Buying and Selling a Home
Your House Could be the #1 Item on Buyer's Wish List this Holiday Season
Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays
Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on December 5, 2022 in Selling Your Home
3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers
3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers
While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.
As the ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on November 1, 2022 in Buying a Home
Top 5 Tips for Home Buyers
Are you looking to buy a home? The process can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Here are the top five tips for home buyers, to make the process a little less daunting:1. Start saving for your home early. The sooner you start saving, the more ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on October 9, 2022 in Buying a Home
WHY YOU SHOULD (OR SHOULDN'T) SELL YOUR HOME IN 2022
A lot of people are thinking about whether or not they should sell their home. They are probably wondering if now is the right time to sell their home and get the right price that they want with today’s market. Are you one of those people? ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on October 7, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market
Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market
If you're thinking about buying a home today, there's welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on September 21, 2022 in Buying a Home
Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on September 6, 2022 in Buying a Home
Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on August 24, 2022 in Buying a Home
How Homeownership Impacts You
How Homeownership Impacts You
It’s the perfect time to reflect on how impactful owning a home can truly be. When you purchase a house, it becomes more than just a space you occupy. It’s your stake in the community, ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on August 4, 2022 in Buying a Home
Your House Could Be Closer to List-Ready Than You Think
Your House Could Be Closer to List-Ready Than You Think
One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If that’s the case for you, you should know ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on May 18, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners
Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners
If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s important to understand why prices are ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on May 10, 2022 in Selling Your Home
How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on April 28, 2022 in Buying a Home
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on March 30, 2022 in Buying a Home
This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity
This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on March 15, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Condo Vs. Single-Family Home
Condo Vs. Single-Family Home
If you're in the market for a new home, you may be deciding whether to purchase a condo or a single-family property. Both are great choices, but what's the best option for you? We've compiled a shortlist of ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on March 11, 2022 in Buying a Home
The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today
The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today
Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply.
Purchaser demand is very ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on March 1, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers
Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers
If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on January 27, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Real Estate Professionals Are Experts at Keeping You Safe When You Sell
Real Estate Professionals Are Experts at Keeping You Safe When You Sell
If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two years, real estate professionals have worked ...
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Posted by Lisa Biddle on January 12, 2022 in Selling Your Home