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Real Estate Markets 2023: What’s Ahead

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2023 Real Estate Market Outlook And What It Means For You

Real estate markets 2023: what’s ahead in the new year? It’s been a wild few years in the real estate market. From price fluctuations to skyrocketing mortgage rates, there’s been plenty of drama to go around. But what will the year ahead hold? We share leading economists’ predictions for 2023. Find out where mortgage rates and home prices are headed; when the pace of home sales is expected to once again pick up; what it call means for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.

Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

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Tips To Maximize the Sale Price of Your Home

Maximize your home’s sale price even in a cooling market. How can you get the most money for your home in today’s market? 💰 We’ve all seen homes sell for eye-popping amounts over the past few years. But the market is adjusting to higher mortgage rates, and buyer demand is cooling along with it. Thinking about listing your home? Don’t worry—a great offer and handsome profit is still within reach… if you follow our 7 tips to maximize the sale price of your home.

Stretching Your Holiday Budget

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Stretch Your Budget This Holiday Season

Stretching your holiday budget during this season of inflation is easier than you think. The holidays are expensive – especially in a season of inflation. 💸

But don’t despair! There are plenty of ways to celebrate without breaking the bank. To help, we’ve rounded up our top five household money-saving tips. Find them all – and a customizable budget template – below.

Real Estate In 2022 — A Return To “Normal?”

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A return to normal for real estate markets in 2022

Real Estate In 2022: We’re looking forward to another exciting year in the real estate industry. But could it possibly top the drama of 2021? Or will real estate in 2022 be a return to “normal?”

We share market predictions from some of the leading economists and analysts in the industry. From mortgage rates to home prices to bidding wars, find out what’s ahead for real estate this year.

20 Unique Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

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20 Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

As real estate agents, we consider ourselves masters of real estate matchmaking. We love helping our clients find and purchase their dream homes.

So it’s only natural that we put our matchmaking skills to use for this year’s holiday gift guide. In this list, we’ve matched a variety of personality types with fun and useful gifts for their homes.

We hope our list provides some inspiration for your holiday shopping—and ultimately brings cheer to ones you love most.

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a joyous new year!

Buying And Selling A Home At The Same Time

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9 Tips To Buying & Selling A Home At The Same Time

A hot real estate market like the one we’re in now gives you the chance to cash in on some serious equity from your home sale. It can also make buying your next home a bit of a juggling act.🤹 The logistics of buying or selling a home are complicated enough. But they become doubly so when you try to do them simultaneously.

So let us give you a hand! 👋 Check out our tips on how to buy and sell your home at the same time.

Where Is The Real Estate Market Headed: 5 Factors

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Where Is The Real Estate Market Headed

Nationwide, it’s been an unusually hot summer—and we’re not just talking about the weather.

Home prices have been driven to an all-time high as buyers compete for limited inventory. And building material costs have skyrocketed amid a shortage of labor and materials.

But will the temperature keep rising? Or is the real estate market poised for a cool down?

Bridging The Appraisal Gap In A Hot Real Estate Market

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Bridging The Appraisal Gap In A Hot Real Estate Market

You may have heard that there’s a shortage of available homes on the market. And it’s sparked bidding wars amongst eager (and sometimes desperate) buyers who are just looking for a place to live. This is causing homes to sell at record highs.

Then it happens… the home appraisal comes in LOW 📉😱!

With how quickly homes have been appreciating, comparable sales, which are typically used for appraisals, can be lagging, causing what we call an “appraisal gap.”

Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life

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Buying A Home For Each Stage Of Your Life

It’s been said that the only constant in life is change. As real estate professionals, we see evidence of that every day.

A couple’s first home is suddenly too small to accommodate their expanding family. As their children grow, they need a bigger backyard or more bedrooms. And when their kids move away, that big house can sometimes feel like a burden rather than a necessity.

If you’re about to embark on a new stage of life (or maybe it’s already arrived), it’s probably time to reevaluate your housing needs.