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08/12/2022

The advantage to these programs is putting the repairs into the mortgage without having to refinance after they are done and incur additional expenses.

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08/11/2022

Online sites that determine value are convenient but usually, not very accurate. An experienced agent can weigh many factors that can only be done with a personal viewing of the property.

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08/10/2022

The best is to record the expenses and receipts as close to when they are made instead of having to dig through boxes and invariably, either not finding them or worse yet, forgetting what was done altogether.

Knowing the adjusted basis of your home will help you minimize any potential capital gains and having a record of your improvements along with your original closing statement is essential.

08/08/2022

There really hasn't been a reason to use this tool for the last 10 years but now with prices and interest rates going up, it is time to dust this off and put it to use.

Learn more at https://betterhomeowners.com/SandyGoodsell/2022/08/08/Interest-Rate-Buydowns

08/05/2022

Mistakes on your credit report can delay or deny a mortgage approval, especially when time is critical.

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08/04/2022

High demand coupled with low inventory will continue to keep prices appreciating but not necessarily at the rate that was seen in 2020 and 2021.

Learn more at https://betterhomeowners.com/SandyGoodsell/2022/08/04/How-Americans-Rank-Economic-Prosperity

08/03/2022

There are options available to coordinate the sale of your home and the purchase of your new one. Ask your real estate professional to list them for you.

08/02/2022

With prices and mortgage rates increasing, homes become more expensive and at some point, unaffordable.

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08/01/2022

They can be contributing to the scarcity of lower priced homes making it more difficult for first-time buyers.

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07/29/2022

A $400,000 home purchased today that appreciates at 4% a year will be worth just under $600,000 in ten years.

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07/28/2022

In most areas, the market advantage is still with the sellers but there are indications that this could be shifting.

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