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4 Top Seller Mistakes

Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too? The biggest missteps are pricing a house too high, skipping repairs,...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/6/24… early predictions for 2025

New listings are hovering ahead of last year, but on a similar path… same with pending and coming soon listings. When new listings increase, coming soon listings decrease… and when...
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How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market

Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamed Corn Pasta

“In life, there are no ordinary moments. Most of us never really recognize the most significant moments of our lives when they’re happening.” ~ Kathleen Magee NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays...
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US Housing Market Filled With ‘Wait-and-See’ Home Buyers

Nationally, pending sales dropped to the lowest level on record in July 2024… but pent-up buyer demand could be waiting for opportunities to open up. The National Association of REALTORS®’...
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Perks of buying a home

Buying a home has many advantages when you compare it to renting. When I teach a first time homebuyer class, I’ll ask students why they want to buy a home....
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Home Depot no longer sells inferior smoke alarms

While cruising through my local Home Depot the other day, I stopped and did a double-take in the smoke alarm section. Almost all of the smoke alarms had been replaced...
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Our Favorite Local Home Decor Destinations

Our team at Rooms With Style is often asked for tips on where to source home furnishings. Each of us have at least one favorite “hidden gem” that we just...
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Are you trying to save to buy a home?

Have you decided it’s time to try to buy a home? Are you trying to save money for your down payment? Here are some tips to help you! One of...
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Profile of 2023 Buyers and Sellers

The National Association of REALTORS® has produced the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers since 1981. We won’t have data for this year until next year, but the 2023 report...
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