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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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7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

July 18, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most […]

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Higher Rates and Short Supply – The State of Real Estate in 2022

June 20, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But while some had hoped 2022 would bring […]

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5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

May 11, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1 Fortunately, if you’re a […]

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Home Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

April 18, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears […]

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Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

March 14, 2022 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in […]

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