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Thinking about buying a new home? Why you should call an agent

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  So, let's be honest here, as we know the housing market shifts pretty frequently and it's inevitable that interest rates will rise and fall. But how long will you hold out and wait around for the perfect market to start the home buying process? In my opinion, there never is a perfect market. Either the market will favor sellers, or it'll favor buyers. That's why you'll hear the phrase sometimes "it's a buyer's market right now'' or ''it's a seller's market right now''. Either way, no matter what type of market it is, it's always still good to know your options whether you're a buyer or a seller. It seriously NEVER hurts to contact a Real Estate agent to discuss any questions and/or concerns you may have! You can google all day long but until you speak to a realtor (who knows the true and current market updates) you may be deceived by what the internet has to say and the answers to your questions may vary tremend...
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First steps to Home Buying - getting started!

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  So, this inquiry may be more popular on the internet than those interested in selling. In my opinion, it's a little more complex to explain than the selling process but I plan to simplify it the best I can for you. Let's dive into how to get started when you're interested in buying a home. First and foremost, know your credit score! In my professional opinion, mortgage lenders like to see scores around 620. If your credit is well below that, there are a ton of websites and professionals that can help you with tips and suggestions on how to improve your score. Reality is, you'll then have to wait until your score has gotten better before continuing the home buying process. Once your clear on what your score is, figure out what you can afford and what you're comfortable with when it comes to paying a mortgage every month. Good news is, if you're currently renting and paying $1500 a month for a 2-bedroom apartment, your monthly mortgage payment could potentially ...
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First steps to selling your home - Easy breezy

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Okay so let's state the obvious here, selling a house can be nerve wrecking and intimating BUT if you hire the right agent, it can be a breeze and quite a pleasant and stress-free journey! From my experience, communication between agent and client are key! So before deciding to sell your home, envision how you would want the home selling experience to go for you! Let's jump in to the first few steps to getting your home on the market! The very first thing you should consider when thinking about selling is doing a nice thorough walk through of your home. Has there been some repairs you've been meaning to get to? Considering a few minor repairs can make all the difference when deciding to sell. Chances are, if there are imperfections that stick out to you, they may stick out to potential buyers as well. Also, more often than not, homeowners tend to be so focused on preparing the interior of their home that they forget about the exterior. Making sure your home has some decent ...
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