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The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

By Richard Wamsat | May 25, 2023

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will […]

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Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

By Richard Wamsat | May 24, 2023

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still […]

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Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

By Richard Wamsat | May 24, 2023

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still […]

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

By Richard Wamsat | May 23, 2023

  For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . […]

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

By Richard Wamsat | May 23, 2023

  For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . […]

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Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

By Richard Wamsat | May 22, 2023

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the available homes. Navigating all […]

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Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

By Richard Wamsat | May 22, 2023

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the available homes. Navigating all […]

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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | May 19, 2023

  Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on […]

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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | May 19, 2023

  Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on […]

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