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To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell

March 18, 2021 - General Information

When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 18, 2021

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

March 17, 2021 - General Information

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 17, 2021

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

March 16, 2021 - General Information

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Homeownership has cemented [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 16, 2021

How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home

March 15, 2021 - General Information

Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 15, 2021

How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market

March 12, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home. Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 12, 2021

Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?

March 11, 2021 - General Information

Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here’s what [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 11, 2021

6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time

March 10, 2021 - General Information

Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 10, 2021

How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?

March 9, 2021 - General Information

Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 9, 2021

5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring

March 8, 2021 - General Information

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 8, 2021

How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring

March 5, 2021 - General Information

Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move. Let’s connect to make sure your [...] Read More

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Monica Foster March 5, 2021

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