Categories for First Time Buyer

I Love Countryside

I ❤️ Countryside and wanted to share this video of this wonderful community. I have lived here for almost 18 years now and we simply adore it. Our neighbors are fantastic and we love being so close to everything!   ...

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Countryside Homes Up 10%

For the 2nd quarter of 2022 in Countryside, on average, home prices are up 10% from this time last year. We anticipate that prices will level off (not drop) and get back to pre-pandemic appreciation averages of 3-5% / year.   But are you worried about what the potential recession ...

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Recession Does Not Mean Housing Crash

All of the headlines are talking about a recession and for many of us, we fear that must mean a housing crash as well. Fortunately, the experts say this is not the case because what caused the crash in 2007/2008 is not what is happening in our current market. History ...

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Experts Say This Isn’t A Bubble

2 Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real ...

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Recession and Housing

What Caused the Housing Crash 15 Years Ago? Back in 2006, foreclosures flooded the market. That drove down home values dramatically. The two main reasons for the flood of foreclosures were: Many purchasers were not truly qualified for the mortgage they obtained, which led to more homes turning into foreclosures. ...

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20 Darian Ct, Sterling

SOLD for $645,000 on July 6, 2022. This home had 6 offers and the sellers were able to get great terms! Update: 20 Darian Ct is under contract as of June 6, 2022.  We had lots of showings and six strong offers on this property.  Despite the higher interest rates, ...

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Countryside Expert

I am beyond grateful that I have been able to help over 50 families buy and/or sell a home in our Countryside community. My mission is to help you successfully navigate our ever-changing real estate market with ease. If you are ready to talk about selling and/or buying, call or ...

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Buying With Today’s Mortgage Rates

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment ...

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Dealing With Rising Mortgage Rates

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you ...

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