How to Find a Home in a Seller’s Market

In today’s hot real estate market, homebuyers have their work cut out for them. Inventory is sparse in most areas of the country and sellers are enjoying multiple offers and escalating bids. These conditions should not discourage buyers from pursuing their real estate dream, however. On the contrary, current low interest rates have made homebuying…

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A New Way to Think About Where to Live

Lots of things about life shifted in the wake of the pandemic, including work situations for many. Work-from-home or hybrid arrangements put in place at the height of COVID-19 stand to remain in place indefinitely as companies have learned the benefits of a remote workforce If you’re among the many no longer bound to your…

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Productivity Tips to Start Your Day

Looking to boost your daily productivity? Start by taking a look at your morning habits. Incorporating just a few of these into your get-up-and-go routine may help. Say no to snooze. Hitting the snooze button is tempting, but starting your day by procrastinating your wake-up will not set you up for productivity! Set your phone or…

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How Local Inventory Can Affect Your Ability to Sell Your Home

Local inventory refers to the number of active listings in a particular geographic area at one time. Inventory is calculated and reported at the end of each month, but the actual number of properties available may be higher or lower on any given day since houses are listed and sold throughout the month. What to…

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Organization Tips for a More Efficient Home

For many American families, the past year has meant more time at home, more challenge in balancing work, school and play, and more time spent mastering new skills in the kitchen, in the garden and online. The result, as light appears at the end of the shut-in tunnel, is a houseful of disorganized ‘stuff’ and…

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage to Build Equity Faster?

Home equity is the difference between your house’s current market value and the amount you still owe on your mortgage. Speeding up the rate at which you pay down your loan balance can help you build equity faster. How Can Refinancing Help You Build Home Equity? If you refinance your mortgage and switch to a…

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How Long Should the Contingency Timeframes in a Purchase Contract Be?

A standard home purchase agreement typically includes contingencies. Those are clauses that state that the parties must meet certain conditions for the transaction to go forward. If the contingency terms are not met, the contract is no longer enforceable and one party may even back out of the deal. Types of Contingencies  Purchase contracts typically…

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