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Tips for Younger Homebuyers

Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, ...

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Is A Multi-Generational Home Right for You?

Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You? Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You're not alone. A lot of people are choosing to buy multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let's check out why they think it’s a good idea to see ...

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Protect Your Car Key Fob

In our modern world, technology has made our lives more convenient in many ways, including how we access and start our vehicles using keyless entry systems and car fobs. However, with these advancements comes a potential risk: criminals can intercept the signals from your car fob, gaining unauthorized access to ...

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10 Years of Countryside

We moved to Countryside in the late summer of 2003, and are still in the exact same house. We love it here and I was curious to see how much prices have changed in the last ten years.  The results shocked me a little bit, but it just goes to ...

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Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down?

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, there’s ...

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Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ...

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Buyer Agent Commission

Debunking Myths: The Invaluable Role of Real Estate Agents Recent headlines have led many to believe that real estate agents will now be working for free or close to it. Unfortunately, this is not the full story and what it means for the industry going forward. Contrary to popular belief, not all ...

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Commission Changes Part 3

As a seller, you have options when it comes to deciding how you want to market your home. With the pending changes coming, let's talk about the pros and cons regarding a seller offering buyer agent compensation. Benefits of Offering Buyer Agent Compensation Enhanced Visibility and Increased Showings Lead to Quicker Sales In ...

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Commission Changes Part 2

The day that the new broke on the headlines, I recorded this quick 2 min video explaining what these changes are and what it may mean.  However, nothing is finalized and changes won't be effective until later this summer. Of course the headlines are not quite accurate, and many details are ...

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