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Risk, Reward, and Starting at Square One: What potential first time homebuyers need to know.

As 2024 starts to come to a close, we want to spend some time talking about first-time homebuyers. Even if you already own a home, this is an important message to share; it can change someone’s life! In 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time […]
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What is your home worth, and why do you want to know?

Your home is your shelter where you make memories, a large part of your financial nest egg, and a vehicle for creating wealth. Knowing what your home is worth is empowering and important. The reasons that may come up when you need to know your home’s value can have a direct impact on your financial health. Do you need […]
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QUARTERLY REPORTS Q3 2024

The third quarter saw an increase in inventory, a decrease in interest rates, and continued price stability. Interest rates continue to be volatile, and in Q3 they came down by almost 2 points year over year. This caused more buyers to enter the market and pending sales to rise. The number of available listings has […]
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Interest Rates Falling & Inventory Rising: Opportunity Knocks!

As we celebrate the start of autumn, the season of change, the leaves on the trees are not the only things that are falling. Interest rates have gradually fallen throughout the year. Just 11 months ago, rates were almost 2 points higher; in the frothy spring market, they were nearly 1.5 points higher. During this […]