Buying a Home

About 2nd showings….

There was a time when second showings were pretty standard… buyers would pick out their top 3 homes and do second showings of them before making a decision. With such...
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Racing for homes

This has been a brutal week, racing to be the first one in to see new listings… then racing to be the first offer… then racing to get the winning...
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Afraid to sell for fear of not finding something to buy?

It's the classic story of which comes first… the chicken or the egg? Inventory is short because there aren't enough homes listed for sale, and some sellers are holding back...
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Tips for dealing with multiple offers

With the lowest months supply of homes for sale I have ever seen it comes as no surprise that multiple offers on the same property have become almost standard… especially...
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Spring market is in full bloom!!!

The market has gradually been getting busier and busier but it seems like last week it suddenly hit in full bloom!  A good example is my new listing in South...
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Can I buy a home and sell my current one at the same time?

Yes, you can buy and sell at the same time. In fact, people do it all the time… in a multitude of fashions. If you are ready to make this...
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Things to look for in a great neighborhood

Great neighborhoods tend to draw you in… they feel comfortable and visually appealing, with a memorable character. Of course it all depends on what is appealing to you! Some specific...
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Homeowners have an average net worth 45X greater than renters

Did you know that even after the housing crisis the average net worth of homeowners over time has been higher than that of renters? When you rent, you are paying...
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