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Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | May 14, 2022 | For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Myths

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers have limited options and may be more willing to take on repairs themselves. If...

Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

by Janet Ortega | Apr 14, 2022 | For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more...

Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Mar 14, 2022 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the...

How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Feb 14, 2022 | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval...

When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Jan 14, 2022 | For Sellers, Infographics

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now....

Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers

Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers

by Janet Ortega | Dec 14, 2021 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials

The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ...

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Nov 14, 2021 | For Sellers, Infographics

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide. If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market, the...

What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?

What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?

by Janet Ortega | Oct 15, 2021 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances are high that some of the more recent storylines you’ve come across mention terms like cooling or slowing when talking about where the market is...

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Sep 17, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple...

Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Janet Ortega | Aug 21, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics

Some Highlights With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box. Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do things like assess your budget, expand your search radius, look into other options, and determine your true needs. If...

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