The Lawson Team

02/21/2023

Many people believe you need 20% of the purchase price for a down payment. However, data shows that’s not always the case. The average homebuyer actually puts down much less than that. DM me today because you might be closer to your savings goal than you realize.

12/04/2022

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. This list will help you get started, but don’t forget, a real estate professional will provide other helpful tips based on your specific situation. Let’s ...

12/28/2021

Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. To hear our full message of gratitude, watch this short video.

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12/14/2021

Around this time of year, people often ask me if the holidays are a good time to sell your home. In my experience, I’ve found that this can be a great time to sell. First of all, your home will likely be nicely decorated for the holidays. That can tug on your buyers’ heartstrings and help them to form an emotional attachment to the property, thereby increasing your chances of getting a serious offer. To hear why else the holidays are a great time to sell, watch this short video.

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11/23/2021

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about increasing inflation. What’s causing inflation to rise, and what does it mean for the housing market? Today I’m joined by Ryan Paquin from First Home Mortgage to discuss what rising inflation means for you. Right now, interest rates remain low, but how long will they stay that way? To hear more, watch my latest video.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/how-does-inflation-impact-our-market.html

11/09/2021

We’re holding a home buying and selling seminar on November 20, at 10 a.m. This seminar will be all about how you can sell your home and buy a home after. One strategy that’s worked well recently is using a home sale contingency so you can shop for a home without worrying about having two mortgages. If you are interested in attending, please register so we know how many people to expect. To learn more about the event, watch our full announcement.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/attend-our-home-selling-seminar-on-november-20.html

10/26/2021

Have you been thinking about selling your home and buying another? Our market is competitive right now, so it can be hard to buy a home once you sell yours. That’s why we’re hosting a seller’s seminar! On Saturday, November 20, at 10 a.m. via Zoom, we’ll be sharing tons of strategies that will help maximize your proceeds while minimizing your stress. To hear more about this event, watch our short video.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/learn-how-to-sell-for-more-with-less-stress.html

09/28/2021

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home but can’t get approved for a home loan with co-borrowers, then I have some very exciting news for you. The problem many run into is that the lower of the two credit scores would be what the loan is based on. However, the Paquin Team’s new program can help you. To learn more about it, watch this short video.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/a-new-loan-program-for-co-borrowers.html

09/07/2021

Recently, I was speaking to a client who was interested in downsizing, and I figured a lot of you might be interested as well. I wanted to go over some of their numbers and give you an example of what downsizing could mean for you. The net profit they’d get from selling their home is around $290,000. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, I can put you in touch with an amazing lender. To hear how all their financials worked out, watch this short video.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/how-the-numbers-work-out-for-downsizing.html

08/17/2021

Home prices are soaring upwards, but their appraised values don’t always match up. Today we’ll be talking about what happens when there’s a gap between a home’s appraised value and its purchase price. Typically, buyers make an offer and include an appraisal contingency, which allows them to renegotiate if the appraisal is low. However, some people are offering to cover part of the gap, while others are willing to pay the entire difference. To learn more about low appraisals and how buyers and sellers are dealing with them, watch this video.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/what-happens-when-a-homes-appraised-value-is-lower-than-the-purchase-price.html

08/17/2021

08/03/2021

A lot of people would love to buy a home but are saddled down with student loan debts. Fortunately, the state of Maryland has an amazing program that erases up to $30,000 of a homebuyer’s debt if they meet certain criteria. FHA also announced changes in their guidelines that will reduce how much student loans affect loan qualification. These are both fantastic options that can help people finally achieve the dream of homeownership. To learn more about these programs and how they can help you buy a home, watch this video.

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https://thelawsonteam.com/how-to-erase-student-loan-debt-with-this-home-buying-program.html