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The 2023 Real Estate Market Outlook

January 16, 2023 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You) Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have […]

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How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

December 12, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

Home for the Holidays You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]

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7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

November 14, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign […]

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Filed Under: Home Sellers Tagged With: Home Sale Prices, Home Seller Tips, Home Value

5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Your First Home

October 17, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

Buy Now or Rent Longer? Should you buy a home now, or should you continue to rent an apartment or house? Let’s go over some considerations before you decide. Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s […]

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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

September 19, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

Securing a Lower Mortgage Rate can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your home loan. Here are 8 simple ways to do so. Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes […]

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We Appreciate Your Referrals

August 15, 2022 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Did you know that we can help you, your friends, and your family buy or sell a home anywhere in the United States? It’s true! One of the ways we help people buy or sell a house is through our referral network. Here’s how that works. We have a vast network of real estate agents […]

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10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

August 15, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in […]

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5 Small Things That Make Buyers Feel at Home Immed 5 Small Things That Make Buyers Feel at Home ImmediatelyWhen buyers walk into a home, the little things shape the feeling faster than most sellers realize.
Here are five details that make a home feel instantly inviting:
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