There are more than two million licensed real estate agents in America, so how do you find someone who understands your needs and will work hard to make your transaction a success? One tip is to start by asking family and friends to recommend a broker who they’ve worked with recently. When it comes time…
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Living in the city can be an incredible experience, with access to world-class amenities and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, for many Australians, the cost of living in the city is simply too high. From skyrocketing property prices to expensive day-to-day living costs, it can be challenging to make ends meet in an urban environment. If…
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Buying an older home may be a great way to secure the perfect location in your search for a dream property. But, once you move in, it may be worth considering making some changes to the house so it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Some of the upgrades you could consider include adding or…
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Emotions can be tricky to manage when you’re in the mood to buy a home. Falling in love can lead you to pay too much or suffer a broken heart when someone else wins the deal. Conversely, viewing a property without any emotion may lead you to miss out on homes that are ideal for…
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Loans for multi-family properties are on the rise, according to the latest data from Fannie Mae. A total of $69 billion in finance was closed last year for multi-generational families to establish a home as part of Fannie Mae’s mandate to provide affordable housing. The areas where Fannie Mae applied these loans included “Multi-family Affordable…
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With the spring sales season just beginning, buyers enter the real estate market at the most interesting of times. Many dynamics come into play this year with a focus on fluctuating mortgage costs and the National Association of Realtors predicting values to move 6% higher during 2023. In the current market there is cautious buyer…
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Getting a handle on the trend for property prices across America is an excellent place to begin researching whether you want to sell your home or buy a property. While the data that will impact you the most always relates to sales of similar properties in your neighborhood, the “mood music” is set by the…
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A necessary, early action when preparing to enter the property market is finding a good mortgage broker or bank loan officer to help guide you through the buying process. A mortgage broker usually works independently under a franchise arrangement. They offer loans from a relatively wide selection of lenders and will work with you to…
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It’s a good time to be a buyer, with prices trending down and owners with property on the market keen to strike a deal. Many pundits believe we’ve entered a buyer’s market, although the reality of higher interest rates tempers that judgement. As an experienced local agency, we’ve worked through similar economic cycles before. And…
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The rising cost of building materials is slowing, which is great news for owners planning to renovate and buyers looking to find fixer-uppers at a bargain price. The pace of inflation and scarcity of building materials has seen many renovators and property bargain hunters back off for fear they could get caught up in a…
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