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How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

Niki Salter | June 25, 2024 | Uncategorized

You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent. They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting timelines for other… Read more

Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024

Niki Salter | June 24, 2024 | Uncategorized

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted… Read more

The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent

Niki Salter | June 21, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine print in contracts, and so much more. Don’t… Read more

Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade

Niki Salter | June 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you. An Ameriprise Financial… Read more

What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

Niki Salter | June 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

There’s no denying it’s gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today’s mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like… Read more

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables

Niki Salter | June 18, 2024 | Uncategorized

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. The truth is, mortgage rates are… Read more

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

Niki Salter | June 17, 2024 | Uncategorized

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a… Read more

Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Niki Salter | June 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years. That’s because a home is so much more just than a roof over your head. It’s also an asset that typically grows in value over time.  If you’ve been debating if it makes… Read more

Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up

Niki Salter | June 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to know. Why This Isn’t Like 2008… Read more

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