Posts from February 2020

Home, wherever it may be, is a place like no other. It's where we can relax and truly be ourselves.  It's where so much of life happens, where memories are made. So the decision to sell is one that weighs heavily on many homeowners, especially when a change of circumstances makes it necessary. Having a caring and experienced professional at your side can mean the difference between heart-wrenching disappointment and the chance for a fresh start.

Ideally, everyone involved in the transaction should be thoroughly committed to a speedy and successful closing. In reality, failure to communicate and a lack of urgency often create unnecessary stress. Buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and title companies all have to work together to bring the transaction to cl...

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Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership tend to have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.¹

But one of the biggest perks of homeownership is the opportunity to build wealth over time. Researchers at the Urban Institute found that homeownership is financially beneficial for most families,² and a recent study showed that the median net worth of homeowners can be up to 80 times greater than that of renters in some areas.³

So how doe...

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