Amanda Karatka, Realtor-Associate with Keller Williams Premier

01/18/2025

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01/09/2025

📢 Buyers 📢
📢 Sellers 📢

If you've decided this is YOUR year to...

🏡 Buy your first home!
🏡 Sell your starter home and upgrade!
🏡 Retire and downsize or relocate!

Let's have a zero hassle conversation.

Here are just some educational tips I can share with you:
✅️ Home Buying process start to finish
✅ Home selling process start to finish
️✅ Staging advice and how to maximize your net proceed
️✅️ Credit repair advice to help increase your score
✅ Basic mortgage terms and processes
️✅️ Strategies to make informed decisions prior to placing an offer on a home

Zero hassle means ZERO hassle. That is a work ethic I've carried with me and executed for years. So, if after we chat you do not feel ready to make a move, I will respect your feelings 💯 and NOT text/call/email you all the time!

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📲 (609) 672-2235
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🏢 Keller Williams Premier
2355 Route 33, Robbinsville, NJ, 08691
Office: (609) 459-5100

08/09/2024

Wondering if a housing market crash is on the horizon? Think again.

Unlike 2008's oversupply issue, today we're facing an undersupply of homes.

From existing homes to new builds and even foreclosures, all inventory levels are significantly lower than during the last housing crisis.

The numbers are clear—today's inventory conditions are simply not the same.

08/07/2024

Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?

Figuring out what to do with your house when you're ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth?

Is Your House a Good Fit for Renting?

Even if you're interested in becoming a landlord, your current house might not be ideal for renting. Maybe you're moving far away, so keeping up with the ongoing maintenance would be a hassle, the neighborhood isn't great for rentals, or the house needs significant repairs before you could rent it out.

If any of this sounds like it might apply, selling might be your best option.

Are You Ready for the Realities of Being a Landlord?

Managing a rental property isn't just about collecting rent checks. It's a time-consuming and sometimes challenging job.

For example, you may get calls from tenants at all hours of the day with maintenance requests. Or you may find a tenant...

Figuring out what to do with your house when you're ready to move can be a big decision.

08/05/2024

3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash

Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time. Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash. Inventory data shows there just aren’t enough homes available to have a repeat of what happened back in 2008.

Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale.

08/02/2024

Trying to decide if you want to sell or rent out your house once you move?
There’s a lot to consider – especially when it comes to figuring out if the profit is really worth the potential pains you might come up against.
Pro tip: Talking to another landlord plus professionals (like me) can help you decide what’s best for you and your situation.

07/31/2024

Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home's Equity

Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage. The typical homeowner gained $28,000 over the past year and has a grand total of $305,000 in equity. And there are a lot of great ways you can use that equity. Want to know how much equity you have? Let’s connect so you can get a Professional Equity Assessment Report (PEAR).

Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage.

07/29/2024

During the pandemic, home prices soared due to high demand coupled with low inventory and mortgage rates. But that rapid appreciation couldn’t last forever.

Now, data confirms prices are still rising, just more moderately.

This healthier pace is actually a good thing. It means home price growth is normalizing.

DM me if you want more details on prices in our area.

07/26/2024

How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead.

One thing that can affect mortgage rates is the Federal Funds Rate, which influences how much it costs banks to borrow money from each other. While the Federal Reserve (the Fed) doesn’t directly control mortgage rates, they do control the Federal Funds Rate.

The relationship between the two is why people have been watching closely to see when the Fed might lower the Federal Funds Rate. Whenever they do, that’ll put downward pressure on mortgage rates. The Fed meets next week, and three of the most important metrics they’ll look at as they make their decision are:

1. The Rate of Inflation
2. How Many Jobs the Economy Is Adding
3. The Unemployment Rate

What Does This Mean Moving Forward?

While mortgage rates are going to continue to be volatile in the days and months...

As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead.

07/24/2024

Do high prices at the gas pump and grocery store have you worried more people are going to fall behind on their mortgage payments?

If you’re thinking that’ll lead to a surge of foreclosures, let this reassure you.

Serious delinquencies (loans that are 3 or more monthly payments past due) are on the decline – so there’s no wave of foreclosures on the horizon.

07/22/2024

The Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making Right Now

Some of the biggest mistakes homebuyers are making right now are putting off pre-approval, holding out for perfection, and buying more than they can afford. The best way to avoid making these mistakes? Hire an agent who knows today’s market and how to help you navigate it.

07/19/2024

Looking to buy a home soon?

You’ll want to avoid common mistakes that’ll cost you time, frustration, and money. This includes things like putting off your pre-approval, holding out for perfection, and more.

And having a pro like me on your side is the best way to do that.

Have questions or need advice? Feel free to drop them below or DM me.