Buyer Intelligence

Nov. 11, 2019

Home Programs Vets Should Know About

Today we honor the veterans that have sacrificed for this country. To help honor these sacrifices, special programs were put in place to aid vets in getting and keeping a home. Unfortunately, not all veterans know these programs exist. Even for those who do, it can be confusing to …

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Nov. 2, 2019

5 Steps To Finding Your Next Home

 

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1

 

Buying a home is a significant …

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Sept. 16, 2019

Things to Avoid *AFTER* Applying for a Mortgage

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will …

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Sept. 14, 2019

What Is the Probability That Home Values Sink?

With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are telling themselves to wait to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next few years. However, the experts disagree …

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Aug. 13, 2019

5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained

Have you ever found yourself flipping through channels, only to find yourself suddenly glued to the couch in the middle of an HGTV binge session? Watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting. Time wasted? Read on...

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April 2, 2019

Early Spring Real Estate Update

Back in November, which means before the extreme cold snap and mountains of snow descended on us, I wrote a post explaining what was going on in the market. There was a strange doomsday rumor circulating, that everything was going to crash, and there would be deals galore.  

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Nov. 15, 2018

Wondering whats going on in the market?

You have probably been noticing more price reductions, and more properties coming on market lately. Many people have been waiting for a change, a shift from the crazy lack of inventory and bidding wars that we witnessed earlier in the year.

Some of you …

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Oct. 25, 2018

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Vacation Home

Picture this: waking to the sound of live water flowing right outside your very own home. Jumping into your ski boots and hitting the slope you can see from your living room window. You don’t have to call ahead for reservations, you don’t need to ask anyone for a …

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Aug. 17, 2018

7 Things You Didn't Know About Radon

You found the right home. It’s the right size, energy efficient, in a great neighborhood and within your budget. You wonder to yourself, “why is this home still on the market?” Then you read the disclosures. Your perfect spot has a serious radon problem.

Hold up, not a …

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June 6, 2018

Top 12 Apps for Homeowners & Renters

                                                                                                                                                           

More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1 We check it while we’re waiting in line and …

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