Unlocking the Potential Tax Benefits of Homeownership

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We do not provide tax advice – the potential tax benefits of homeownership may or may not apply to you based on your specific tax situation. Always check with a tax professional to confirm what deductions and/or credits you may be eligible for. Owning a home is like having a child. It’s a lot of […]

Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Mortgage

A mortgage is a piece of the puzzle when you are buying a new home

Don’t Jeopardize Your Mortgage Approval: 5 Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid You’ve found the home of your dreams and the excitement is palpable. However, it’s essential to keep a level head and avoid financial mistakes when applying for a mortgage to ensure a smooth loan approval process. Our expert tips cover the 5 common financial […]

Saving For a Down Payment On Your Next Home

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Saving For the Down Payment on Your Next Home April is Financial literacy month – follow along with us as we detail some of the financial Aspects that go along with buying and owning your own home. Are you dreaming of owning your own home but struggling to save for a down payment? Don’t worry, […]

The Top Factors That Can Affect the Sales Price of Your Home

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Top 5 Factors That Can Affect Your Home Sales Price Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Are you looking to sell your home but not sure how to get the best price for it? There are several factors that can impact the sales price of your home, and it can be challenging to navigate them alone. From location […]

5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

Home Maintenance Tips that Help Increase Your Home's Value

5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value These 5 easy ways to increase your home’s value are tips that you can use whether you plan to put your home on the market for sale or not!  Keeping up with home maintenance and curb appeal is something every homeowner should pay attention to.   5 Tips […]

7 Tips to Help Your Home Sell Faster

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7 Tips to Help Your Home Sell Faster Home Staging Infographic According to a survey from the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, staged homes sell 3 to 30 times faster than homes that are not staged, and staging can help increase the sales price on average by up to 20%.* —-NAR Is it time […]

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

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If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories mentioning […]

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

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Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well […]

Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers

Top 10 Myths that trip up first time home buyers

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift through, it can be tough to distinguish […]