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Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

By Bob DeVore | Apr 13, 2023

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your expert real estate advisor when it […]

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Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

By Bob DeVore | Apr 12, 2023

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses.SmartAsset estimates the average American […]

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The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

By Bob DeVore | Apr 11, 2023

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares: “. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active […]

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Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

By Bob DeVore | Apr 10, 2023

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak winter, new data suggests […]

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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

By Bob DeVore | Apr 6, 2023

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick with your […]

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Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

By Bob DeVore | Apr 5, 2023

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing.Even though […]

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Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House

By Bob DeVore | Apr 4, 2023

Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s break those reasons down and explore how […]

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How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

By Bob DeVore | Apr 3, 2023

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.The chart below helps show the general relationship between […]

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Facts About Closing Costs

By Bob DeVore | Mar 31, 2023

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Let’s connect so I can answer your questions about the homebuying […]

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