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What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 15, 2022

If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things […]

Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 14, 2022

Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because it’s a […]

How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 11, 2022

Some Highlights Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval letter and leaning on your expert advisors to draft a winning offer. In a sellers’ market, […]

Want Top Dollar for Your House? Now’s the Time To List It.

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 10, 2022

When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. In the real estate market, that time is right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, here are two reasons why now’s […]

The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 9, 2022

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of their own. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. It’s an important experience […]

Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 8, 2022

If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers you’re […]

Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 7, 2022

In today’s sellers’ market, many homeowners are weighing their options and trying to decide if they should sell their house. If you’re in that group, you may be balancing things like the ongoing health crisis, rising mortgage rates, and your own changing needs to determine your best time to make a move. However, recent data […]

How Remote Work Impacts Your Home Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 4, 2022

Some Highlights If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home options, that may open up new possibilities for your home search. Ongoing remote work could give you the chance for a change in scenery, a move to an area with a lower cost of living, or finding a home with more home […]

Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 3, 2022

If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, you might be wondering if living with multiple generations under the […]

Richard Wamsat’s Real Estate News & Views

What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?

How To Win as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Want Top Dollar for Your House? Now’s the Time To List It.

The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans

Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell

How Remote Work Impacts Your Home Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

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