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With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely.

Here are 5 tips to consider if you're interested in buying new construction in Charlotte NC. There's a lot to focus on when you're building a home, so keeping these top of mind should help keep the deal running smoothly. 1. Understand your financing options…

In new construction, the builder can be very resistant to negotiating the price of a new home. If the builder won't lower the price, what can you do?

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when interest rates are rising,…

Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago. The market is still…

The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts and is also more convenient…

It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions.It's a lot of info for a veteran to take in, so it can really be tough if you're a first time home buyer.While most…

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on…

Some HighlightsAs you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list.These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces.Let’s connect so you have advice on what you may…

• Homeowners need to prepare their homes more than they would have a few years ago due to the current housing market.• Homes with great curb appeal, that are well-presented are still selling quickly, and sometimes over the asking price.• Investing in small cosmetic…

The biggest challenge the housing market is facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:“Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low…

Buying a home is always an anxiety-ridden process, and that goes triple for anyone who’s embarking on homeownership for the very first time. There’s so much to do and so much you don’t know that “overwhelming” hardly seems like an appropriate description of how it…