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Navigating Home Buying: Overcoming Deal Breakers and How to Fix Them

by Angela Neal


Navigating Home Buying: Overcoming Deal Breakers and How to Fix Them

Navigating Home Buying: Overcoming Deal Breakers and How to Fix Them Your Home is Under Contract—What's Next? Congratulations! You've put your dream home under contract, and the excitement of moving in is building. But before you can turn the key to your new front door, there's a journey ahead filled with important steps: home inspections, appraisals, financing paperwork, and contingencies that are crucial for a successful closing. Let's walk through what you can expect...

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Owning vs. Renting in Today's Market: Making the Right Choice for Your Future

by Angela Neal


Owning vs. Renting in Today's Market: Making the Right Choice for Your Future

Owning vs. Renting in Today's Market: Making the Right Choice for Your Future   Weighing Your Options: The Big Decision Deciding whether to own a home or continue renting is one of the most significant financial and lifestyle choices you'll make. This decision not only impacts your monthly budget but also influences your long-term financial health and personal happiness. Today, as the real estate landscape continues to evolve, understanding the pros and cons of each option...

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Property tax assessment too high...what you can do about it?

by Angela Neal


Property tax assessment too high...what you can do about it?

Property tax assessment too high...what can you do about it? An increase in home values is great because it increases the equity in your home without you having to invest more money in making it happen. Unfortunately, as the price of your home increases, so does the perceived value of your home in the eyes of your local tax assessor. When that happens, your taxes also go up. The bad news is that your tax rate - the annual percentage of your home’s value that you pay - is fixed...

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How to sell a home that didn't sell

by Angela Neal


How to sell a home that didn't sell

How to sell a home that didn't sell The real estate market has been a little crazy lately. Despite that, we’re still looking at homes selling for a great price when they are priced properly based on current market conditions. So, if your "for sale" sign has been sitting on your front lawn a lot longer than you expected, you might be wondering how to sell your home that didn’t sell when you thought it would. As a best practice, it is ideal to consult your real...

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Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip


Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent. What Is Pre-Approval?Pre-approval is like getting the green light from a lender. It gives you a sense of how much they’re willing to let you borrow for your home loan. To determine that number, a lender starts by looking at your financial...

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Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip


Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent. What Is Pre-Approval?Pre-approval is like getting the green light from a lender. It gives you a sense of how much they’re willing to let you borrow for your home loan. To determine that number, a lender starts by looking at your financial...

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Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?


Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?

Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local RE/MAX® agent comes in.

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5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget


5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a house already or you’re planning to become a homeowner this year, here are five essential spring home maintenance tasks you don’t want to overlook. Save this as your helpful resource to come back to year after year.1. Clean Your GuttersWinter weather can leave behind debris,...

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Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?


Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?

Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local RE/MAX® agent comes in.

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5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget


5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a house already or you’re planning to become a homeowner this year, here are five essential spring home maintenance tasks you don’t want to overlook. Save this as your helpful resource to come back to year after year.1. Clean Your GuttersWinter weather can leave behind debris,...

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