Thinking about purchasing a home in 2022? The newest market predictions are rolling in: The leading demographic in 2022 will be millennials. Many are approaching the prime age to become home buyers. Housing prices may climb anywhere from 3% to 14% in the next 12 months. Mortgage rates are ... » Learn More about 2022 Real Estate Predictions
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Goal Setting For a New Home
Is buying on your agenda for 2022? Before you jump into the process, make sure you set some SMART goals for yourself. Here’s how to do that: Get SPECIFIC. What do you want in a new home? What are your non-negotiables? Be MEASURABLE. How will you know a house provides you with what you ... » Learn More about Goal Setting For a New Home
Advice I’d Give A New Agent Based On This Year
Now that it’s the end of the year, there’s been a lot of self-reflecting going on over here. Here are some of this year's biggest takeaways that I'd share with a new real estate agent. Be patient and flexible. We can’t always control everything that happens, so it’s important to remember that ... » Learn More about Advice I’d Give A New Agent Based On This Year
When To Compromise (And When To Not)
First-time homebuyers sometimes struggle to match their home wishes with their budget and are faced with either postponing homeownership or making compromises. It may feel hard to compromise, but it’s important to think long term and consider what needs to be in place now, and what can be changed ... » Learn More about When To Compromise (And When To Not)
Is Asking Price Enough?
In the current real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a previous markets, buyers tried to determine how much less than the asking price they could offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller ... » Learn More about Is Asking Price Enough?
