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Boost Your Home’s Value Ahead of Your Appraisal
August 2020 REAL ESTATE NEWS Brought to you by Janee Foster Boost Your Home's Value Ahead of Your Appraisal Whether you're planning to sell or refinance, a home appraisal is a necessary step in determining the true value of your home. This means your home should be in...
Real Estate News – July 2020
July 2020 REAL ESTATE NEWS Brought to you by Janee Foster What Will Homes Look Like In A Post-pandemic World? A lot has changed in just a few months, and for many that includes the idea of what a 'dream home' looks like. Not long ago, buyers were showing preference...
Interest Rates At A Glance
The historical perspective on interest rates provides a clear understanding of today’s increased purchasing power. At the end of 2018 average interest rates for a 30-year Conventional Loan hovered around 5%. As we headed into 2019 most economist believed the Federal...
UPSIZING YOUR HOME
Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof....
Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It.
Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over. According to National Mortgage News, “Millennials, those young adults now aged 23 to 38, are now entering their peak household formation and...
Why You Should Replace Your Roof Before Selling Your Home
Are you thinking about putting your home on the market for sale? It doesn't matter if you've been living there for 50 years or five, you want to do everything you can to get the most out of your investment. Here's why a residential roof replacement might be a great...
Misconception homebuyers have when considering a home purchase!
Let’s review some common misconception homebuyers have when considering a home purchase! Most consumers believe a 20% down payment and 800 credit scores are needed to purchase a home. This is not true! Most home buyers don’t contribute 20% in down payment on the...
Thinking of Buying an Older Home? Here Are Some Things to Keep in Mind
When searching for the next house to call home, there's a lot to consider. Opening your home search to older constructions can increase your options, however older homes may be harboring issues beneath the surface. Here are some things to consider (and have inspected)...
Setting Your Inspection Expectations
When you are buying a home for the first time, you’re likely to run into many processes that you haven’t been through before. One of the most important parts of the purchasing process is your property inspection. It may seem daunting, but if you know your role and the...
DIY SHIPLAP FOR $40
Thanks to Chip & Joanna Gaines, shiplap is filling homes across the country, and for good reason. Shiplap can give you a beautiful feature wall without having to choose an accent color you may not be crazy about in a few months. If done wisely, it doesn’t have to...