Amanda Cullen, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

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10/09/2023

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Want to know why people choose to stop renting and buy a home instead? According to a recent study of first-time buyers, two of the big reasons are wanting freedom from renting and seeing homeownership as a smart financial decision. If either of these resonates with you, DM to chat about your options and determine if it's time to say so long to renting for good this year.

With a proven track record of success in both the selling and buying process, I have the experience

10/08/2023

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Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision.

While that survey looked specifically at first-time homebuyers buying newly built homes, the same sentiment is true for just about anyone buying their first home. Here’s a bit more information to help you think about those two benefits of homeownership to see if they’re a key factor for you too.

When You Buy a Home, You Have More Stability than When You Rent

You might want to stop renting because rents keep going up. If you’re a renter, that means there’s a chance your payment will increase each time you sign a new rental agreement or renew your current one.

On the other hand, when you buy your home with a fixed-rate mortgage, your...

Are you considering buying your first home?

10/07/2023

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How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time. If you’re wondering if buying a home is a good idea, remember rising home values could grow your net worth with time. When you’re ready to start your homebuying journey, let’s talk.

If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. 

10/06/2023

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While you want to get the most money possible out of your house when you sell, setting the price too high can cost you. When a house is overpriced, it’ll deter buyers and that means it could sit on the market longer. Instead, pricing it at market value draws in more buyers, so it sells quickly. DM me so you have an expert to find that pricing sweet spot for your house.

10/05/2023

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Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains:

“As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on property portfolios, homeowners, and communities.”

Expert Advice for Homebuyers To Reduce Climate Risks

The first thing to do is understand how to go about buying a home while thinking about climate risks. With the right help and resources, you can simplify the process.

The Mortgage Reports provides these tips for buying your next home:

• Evaluate climate risks
• Consider future preventative maintenance costs
• Take steps to avoid...

The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate.

10/04/2023

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If you work remotely, you may not need to live near your office. This opens up your options for your home search. You can look at areas that offer more amenities at a better price or seize this opportunity to move to your dream destination. DM me if you want to learn more about how remote work can help you with your move.

10/03/2023

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Home Prices Are Not Falling

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real estate market.

If it made you question if you should delay your own plans to move, here’s what you really need to know.

Home Prices Never Crashed

Disregard what you saw in the headlines. The actual data shows home prices were remarkably resilient and performed far better than the media would have you believe.

As Nicole Friedman, a reporter at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), says: “Home prices aren’t falling anymore. . . The surprisingly quick recovery suggests that...

10/02/2023

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Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there's more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits of homeownership too.

Think about this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30 years ago, you’re probably going to have a hard time finding someone who regrets their decision. Why is that? The reason is tied to how home values grow with time and how, by extension, that grows your own wealth. That may be why, in a recent Fannie Mae survey, 76% of respondents say they believe buying a home is a safe investment.

If you look at the percent change in home...

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now.

10/01/2023

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Homeowners tend to have higher net worth than renters. This is true across different income categories. Why is that? It has to do with the power of homeownership. When you own a home, it usually appreciates in value over time. When that happens, your net worth grows too. If you want to know more about the benefits of owning a home or are ready to buy, let's chat.