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Sharlene Hensrud

If we guarantee the appraisal and it comes in low, how much more do we have to pay?

In the insanely competitive market this year, with multiple offers often going W-A-Y over list price, sellers often ask buyers what they will do if the appraisal value comes in...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Awesome Baked Pork Chops

“One of the most essential prerequisites to happiness is unbounded tolerance.” – AC Fifield NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Weekly real estate update 4/30/21… industry predictions for price appreciation

It is heartening to see new, pending, and coming soon listings all rising this week. Even more exciting is seeing 4,173 new and coming soon listings when you add them...
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The main driver of lack of inventory

The new home construction industry got hit hard when the recession hit about a decade ago… which is also when inventory started its long decline. Of course the overall housing...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pear Banana Bread

“Never be so focused on what you’re looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.” – Ann Patchett NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to...
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How soon can you sell after you buy and not pay capital gains tax?

With property values rising and mortgage interest rates falling the last few years you might think about selling your current home and buying another with the profits… or maybe you...
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Weekly real estate update 4/23/21… it’s not a bubble, it’s a lack of supply

In response to the question, “Are we in a housing bubble?,” Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors said, “It is not a bubble. It is simply...
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Empty-Nesters Downsizing… mission accomplished!

Every day we look at each other and say we are so happy with our decisions and still a bit in shock on how fast and efficient this transition happened...
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