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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again
Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford.But guess what? The market
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National Housing Trends To Watch
National Housing Trends To Watch
Some HighlightsAt a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell.Do you want to know how your area compares? Connect with a real estate agent to go over what's happening local
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Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It
Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It
You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open to compromise. Here’s what that means for you.You may be rega
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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage.Some buyers thi
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The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–
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4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market
4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market
Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move.1. There Are More Homes for SaleAfter a long stretch of tight inven
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Your Roadmap to Homeownership
Your Roadmap to Homeownership
Some HighlightsBuying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference. From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing the papers on closing day – each milestone is an achievement. Your
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How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy
How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community.Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts o
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What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you.Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If
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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see gr
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Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment
Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment
Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down.1. You Have More Homes To Choose FromThe number o
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What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval
What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval
Some HighlightsBefore you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage.Pre-approval is when a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow for your home loan. This helps you determine your budget and
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Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?
Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?
For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift in many areas.So, is the market fi
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Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous
Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous
Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if I lose my job?He
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Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year
If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in.Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, a
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices
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Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?
Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?
Some HighlightsOver the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power
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Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?
Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?
Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local RE/MAX® agent comes in.
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Is It a Good Time to Buy a Home?
Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision — and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local REMAX® agent comes in.
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5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want to Forget
5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want to Forget
Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a home already or you’re planning to become a homeowner this year, here are
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5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget
5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget
Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a house already or you’re planning to become a homeowner this year, here are
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Preapproval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford to Skip
Preapproval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford to Skip
There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s preapproval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your REMAX® agent.What Is Preapproval? Preapproval is like getting the gree
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Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip
Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip
There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent. What Is Pre-Approval?Pre-approval is like getting the
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Why the Average Homeowner Has $319K in Equity
Why the Average Homeowner Has $319K in Equity
If you already own a home, have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe ev
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The Latest Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
The Latest Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
After several years of rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it looks like the housing market will start to head in a more normal direction in 2025 – at least according to the latest forecasts. And if you’ve been thinking about making a move, that means the uncertainty that could’ve been t
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The Latest Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
The Latest Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
After several years of rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it looks like the housing market will start to head in a more normal direction in 2025 – at least according to the latest forecasts. And if you’ve been thinking about making a move, that means the uncertainty that could’ve been t
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Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move
Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move
It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted.But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s leading some people to make deci
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