by Carrie Sharp | Sep 22, 2021 | Buyer, Finance
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 22, 2021 | Buyer, Seller
Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need? A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 20, 2021 | Buyer, Finance
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation.On the other hand, when you...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 20, 2021 | Buyer, Finance, Seller
Is It Time To Move on to a New Home? If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows,...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 17, 2021 | Buyer, Seller
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house? Maybe it’s time to make a move. If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall needs have simply changed, it’s a great time to sell your house and move up. Why? With...
by Carrie Sharp | Sep 16, 2021 | Buyer, Seller
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing? An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation...
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