Lisa Hayden - Realtor with Weichert Realtors

02/13/2023

During 2021 and the first part of 2022, less buyers than normal used FHA loans, probably due to the increased competitiveness of the market.

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02/10/2023

Homeowner associations are designed to manage common or shared property, provide services to members, protect owner's values and develop a feeling of community.

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02/09/2023

We want to help you be a better homeowner not only when you buy or sell, but all the years in between.

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02/08/2023

The takeaway in this article is to compare both methods each year to see which way provides the larger deduction.

In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled, so, anyone who purchased a home or refinanced at the higher rates might benefit from itemizing rather than taking the standard deduction.

02/07/2023

Your agent can run an analysis with your numbers to compare where you'll be financially in 7years with a home.

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02/06/2023

As you connect different items to the Internet, pair them with your voice assistant like Alexa to make it hands-free control.

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02/03/2023

We would be honored to assist you in buying a home through your VA benefits.

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02/02/2023

Regardless of who does your taxes, homeowners each year should compare to see whether itemizing or taking the standard deduction benefits them the most.

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02/01/2023

If the property is refinanced before the pre-paid interest on a buy down is owed, the lender is required to reimburse the borrower which could be applied toward the cost of refinancing.

01/31/2023

Be patient and wait until after closing so you don't put your home purchase at risk.

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01/30/2023

We all want and expect to feel and be safe in our homes.

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01/27/2023

The security piece will add higher costs to the association fees but residents think it is worth it.

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