Buying a Home

Waiting For Interest Rates

Weekly real estate market update 3/13/26… waiting for lower rates?

Showing activity is rising above past years… who knows what effect the predicted snow events this weekend will have. Market watch stats all show gently rising activity… … so far...
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House Cash

Buying a home in trust for cash? New reporting required as of 3/1/2026

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury focused on combating money laundering and financial fraud. A new FinCEN reporting requirement is...
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Inspection Siding

What does a home inspection include at Structure Tech?

See why I have been recommending Structure Tech Home Inspections for more than 20 years! – Sharlene Hensrud Here at Structure Tech, we do things a bit differently from other...
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Buying A Home2

Weekly real estate market update 2/6/26… benefits of buying before spring

The market is waking up… all stats are trending up this week. Expect an even bigger increase in activity as we pass Super Bowl weekend and the traditional beginning of...
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How much home can you afford?

Are you thinking about buying a home? One of the first questions is usually how much can you afford? There isn’t a one size fits all answer to this question,...
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Piggy Bank Christmas Short

Weekly real estate market update 12/12/25… buying a home still pays off in the long run

It never ceases to amaze me how the market patterns mirror themselves year after year. New and pending listings have been a little higher than last year for most of...
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When should you contact your Realtor if you are thinking ahead about buying or selling?

If you are thinking about it, it’s probably time… even if you aren’t sure when or even if you would actually make the move. Sellers should call earlier than buyers,...
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For Sale Winter

Weekly real estate market update 12/5/25… how to find the best deal possible on a home right now

Real estate activity always takes a dive over the holidays and this year is no exception. Showings dropped lower than the last 3 years over the holiday weekend. Coming soon...
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