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Posted on 04/12/2023

Quick and easy ways to keep your garage safe

Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...

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Posted on 04/10/2023

The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home

The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home Some Highlights Buying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. That’s why, across different income levels, the largest part of most homeowners’ net worth is their equity. Let’s connect today so you can start investing in homeownership....

Posted on 04/10/2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after risingmortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak...

Posted on 04/06/2023

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There. We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason...

Posted on 04/05/2023

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show...

Posted on 04/05/2023

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s break those reasons down...

Posted on 04/05/2023

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing? There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing....

Posted on 04/05/2023

Home decor upgrades: Creative ways to DIY with paint

If you’re searching for ways to upgrade existing furniture...

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Posted on 04/03/2023

Palm City, FL Real Estate Market Update 4/3/2023

Click here to view Palm City, FL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 04/02/2023

Have You Thought About Why You Might Want To Sell Your House?

Have You Thought About Why You Might Want To Sell Your House? Some Highlights If you’re on the fence about selling your house, it’s worth considering all the reasons why moving could make sensefor you. If you find your home no longer meets your needs, it may be time to sell. You have a lot to consider when deciding...

Posted on 04/02/2023

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean? Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house?...

Posted on 04/02/2023

Facts About Closing Costs

Facts About Closing Costs Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Let’s connect so I can answer your questions about the homebuying...

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