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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

By Debbie Allan - February 19, 2024

If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it'll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and Organize First impressions

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Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes

By Debbie Allan - February 16, 2024

Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes. They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity, and tend to require minimal upkeep and less maintenance. Looking at condos and townhomes can make it easie

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9 Tips to Declutter Like a Pro when Selling

By Debbie Allan - February 15, 2024

When you’re preparing to sell your home, one of the most important tasks is to declutter. This may seem like a daunting task, but with some planning and a methodical approach, it can be done with ease. It not only improves the aesthetics of your home, but it also allows potential buyers to visualize themselves in your space. Here are 9 pro tips to effectively declutter your home: Star

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Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership

By Debbie Allan - February 14, 2024

Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is. There’s a reason that’s said so often. Becoming a homeowner is emotional. So, if you’re trying to decide if you want to keep on renting or if you’re ready to buy a home this year, here’s why it’s so easy to fall in love with

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What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

By Debbie Allan - February 12, 2024

Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true. The simplest answer is: that what you read or hear will vary based on the time

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Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

By Debbie Allan - February 09, 2024

Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from Bankrate explains: “Home equity is the difference between your home's value and the amount you still owe on y

Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market

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Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market

By Debbie Allan - February 08, 2024

Some Highlights In today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan. To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect today to make your winning move.

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Houses Are Still Selling Fast

By Debbie Allan - February 06, 2024

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the market

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Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

By Debbie Allan - February 05, 2024

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year fixed mortgage rates peaked at 7.79%. In January, they hit t

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INSURANCE NEWS | NAVIGATING DISCOUNTS IN INSURANCE

By Janet Prince, Insurance Agent | HomeServices Insurance, Inc. - February 04, 2024

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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes

9 Tips to Declutter Like a Pro when Selling

Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market

Houses Are Still Selling Fast

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

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