5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Real Estate Agent as a Buyer

By Sandy Ginn / October 10, 2024

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make. Having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference in finding a property that meets your needs and securing a successful transaction. Here are five key factors to consider when selecting a real estate agent as a…

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Navigating Multiple Offer Situations: Tips for Homebuyers in a Competitive Market

Navigating Multiple Offer Situations: Tips for Homebuyers in a Competitive Market

By Sandy Ginn / May 16, 2024

In a competitive real estate market, facing multiple offer situations is common. Learn how to navigate these scenarios with confidence and secure your dream home with these essential tips for homebuyers.

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Leveraging Home Equity: Your Path to Achieving Life Goals

By Sandy Ginn / February 1, 2024

Discover how your home equity, which grows as you pay down your mortgage and as home values appreciate, can be a valuable resource in achieving various life goals. Explore ways to use your home equity wisely, from funding a new home to pursuing personal ambitions and safeguarding against foreclosure. Connect with us to assess your home equity and develop a plan to reach your aspirations.

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Unraveling the Impact of Decreasing Mortgage Rates on Your Purchasing Power

By Sandy Ginn / January 18, 2024

Discover how mortgage rates influence your ability to afford a home and learn why the recent downward trend in rates is good news for homebuyers. Get expert guidance to understand your budget and make informed decisions in the real estate market.

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Unlocking the January Advantage: Why Listing Your Home in the New Year Pays Off

By Sandy Ginn / January 4, 2024

Discover why listing your home in January is a strategic advantage. Beat the spring rush, attract motivated buyers with New Year resolutions, and position your property favorably in a less crowded market. Explore the benefits of early home listings for a successful start to the real estate year.

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Overcoming Home Selling Challenges

By Sandy Ginn / September 21, 2023

Discover how to overcome common home selling challenges, including high mortgage rates and low housing supply. Get valuable advice on navigating the real estate market and finding the perfect home. Connect with a professional who can help you make informed decisions and seize opportunities in today’s housing market.

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Why Buying a Home Still Has Long-Term Benefits

By Sandy Ginn / August 17, 2023

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30…

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Why Homeownership Remains the Best Long-Term Investment

By Sandy Ginn / July 20, 2023

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other investment types like gold, stocks, and bonds (see graph…

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Exploring The True Value of Homeownership

By Sandy Ginn / July 6, 2023

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides.  Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to consider the…

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Why Owning a Vacation Home Is Better Than Renting

By Sandy Ginn / June 22, 2023

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes:  “. . . if the idea of vacationing…

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Have The ‘Unicorns’ Galloped Off In Today’s Market?

By Sandy Ginn / June 8, 2023

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years…

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Stand Out in a Low Inventory Market

By Sandy Ginn / May 25, 2023

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April 2020, when the pandemic hit…

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