Mary Bunch, Realtor

03/14/2025

02/07/2025

Start your home search the right way! 💡 Talking to a lender first helps you know your budget, explore loan options, understand down payment and closing costs, and set realistic expectations. Don’t skip this crucial step. Comment below if you have any more questions!

02/04/2025

💡 Mortgage Hack: Increase Your Buying Power. Did you know reducing your monthly debt can boost your mortgage approval amount? Here are some examples below:

Trim $400 from your monthly debt – Boost your buying power by $47,000!

Trim $600 from your monthly debt – Boost your buying power by $70,000!

*𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.*

Thinking about buying soon? Let’s outline a strategy that suits you!

01/31/2025

Maximize Your Real Estate Tax Benefits!

Did you know homeownership can offer some major tax perks? Here are a few ways you can save:

📍 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: If you work from home, you can deduct a portion of your home expenses like utilities, insurance, and more.

📍 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Making energy-efficient upgrades? You might be eligible for tax credits that reduce both your tax bill and future energy costs.

📍 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝘅𝗲𝘀: Property taxes are deductible, so you can save by reducing your taxable income!

Don’t leave money on the table—take advantage of these tax benefits and make the most of your home investment! 💡

01/28/2025

Real Estate True or False?🔑

Think you know the truth about buying and owning a home? Let’s test your knowledge! ✔️ True or False: Buying a home is always more expensive than renting.
✔️ True or False: You can always negotiate the price of a home.
✔️ True or False: You need to have a 700+ credit score to buy a home.
✔️ True or False: Homeownership offers tax benefits.

Drop your guesses below, and let’s see who’s got the real estate facts! 💬👇

01/24/2025

Here are four expert tips to help you secure the best deal:

1. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Working with experienced professionals can provide invaluable guidance and access to exclusive listings.

2. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Compare rates from different lenders to ensure you get the most favorable terms.

3. 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Don't be afraid to discuss and negotiate these costs to potentially save thousands.

4. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆: Market conditions can greatly impact prices; consider buying during off-peak times to get the best value.

𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦-𝘣𝘶𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦! 📲 𝘋𝘔 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺!

01/21/2025

🏡 Real Estate Q&A: What’s More Important When Buying a Home—Location, Price, or Size?

📍 Location: A great location means convenience, better schools, amenities, and long-term value—but it can cost more.

💰 Price: Stick to your budget! It’s essential to know what you can afford to avoid financial strain.

🏠 Size: Bigger homes offer more space, but also higher costs for utilities and maintenance. Find the right balance!

What’s your priority when buying a home? Drop your thoughts below!

01/17/2025

Tap into the wealth-building power of real estate with a range of investment options: residential properties for reliable rental income, commercial properties for strong returns, and vacant properties full of untapped potential.

The right strategy for you depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, capital, and desired level of involvement. Begin your investment journey today! 📈