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Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 14, 2023

  Some Highlights Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because inventory is still low. Let’s connect to start the process.

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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 14, 2023

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This trend […]

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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 13, 2023

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This trend […]

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Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 12, 2023

If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. While a short-term rental can be a […]

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Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 12, 2023

If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. While a short-term rental can be a […]

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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 11, 2023

If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built home is […]

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Capitalizing on Homeowner Equity: The Real Estate Jackpot You Can Win

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 11, 2023

Imagine waking up to the news that the Powerball jackpot has reached an incredible $725 million. While winning the lottery may seem like a distant dream, there’s another avenue for building long-term wealth that can be equally rewarding: real estate investment. In this blog post, we’ll explore how homeowners can capitalize on the rising equity […]

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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 11, 2023

If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built home is […]

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Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

By Richard Wamsat | Jul 10, 2023

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing supply, […]

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