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Sell Your House Before the Holidays

By Richard Wamsat | Nov 2, 2022

As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, […]

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Sell Your House Before the Holidays

By Richard Wamsat | Nov 2, 2022

As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, […]

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3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

By Richard Wamsat | Nov 1, 2022

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends that may benefit you […]

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3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

By Richard Wamsat | Nov 1, 2022

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends that may benefit […]

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Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

By Richard Wamsat | Oct 31, 2022

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They […]

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Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

By Richard Wamsat | Oct 31, 2022

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can […]

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Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Oct 28, 2022

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you can get pre-approved and begin your home search. Any major life […]

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Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

By Richard Wamsat | Oct 27, 2022

If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that namesake may not be appropriate anymore. Millennials, […]

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Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

By Richard Wamsat | Oct 27, 2022

If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that namesake may not be appropriate anymore. Millennials, the […]

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