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What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 6, 2022

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in each local market. That means, moving […]

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Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 5, 2022

There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. That’s because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to make a purchase this winter, […]

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Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 5, 2022

There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. That’s because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to make a purchase this winter, you’ll […]

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Winter Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 2, 2022

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. This list will help you get started, but don’t forget, a real estate professional will provide other helpful tips based on your specific situation. Let’s connect so you have advice […]

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Winter Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 2, 2022

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. This list will help you get started, but don’t forget, a real estate professional will provide other helpful tips based on your specific situation. Let’s connect so you have advice […]

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What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 1, 2022

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young adults […]

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What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

By Richard Wamsat | Dec 1, 2022

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young […]

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Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

By Richard Wamsat | Nov 30, 2022

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like the […]

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Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

By Richard Wamsat | Nov 30, 2022

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like […]

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