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  • Now is the Time to Buy a Vacation Home!

    If you’re lucky enough to be considering a second home purchase, you just may want to pull the trigger this fall.  Industry experts suggest that the cooler months of October, November and December are the best time to settle on a vacation home, as prices tend to be lower.  Plus, the supply of homes for sale…

  • This Age Group is Poised to Dominate the Housing Market

    After years of concern from industry experts about sluggish first time buyer activity, we’re (finally!) preparing to see a major shift in the housing market.  This time last year, only 33% of people planning to buy a home in 2016 were first-time buyers  This year, however, a staggering 52% of people planning to buy in…

  • The Average Down Payment Continues to Shrink

    Gone are the days of needing 20% down!  Instead, lenders are touting low down payment options for qualified borrowers, and some loans don’t even require a down payment.  For example, the popular FHA mortgage offers loans for just 3.5% down, and USDA and VA loans don’t require their borrowers to put any money down. Today, the average…

  • Who’s Really Your Real Estate Agent? Understanding Procuring Cause

    It’s not uncommon for both buyers and sellers to be a little confused as to how real estate agents work, when they are representing them (called “procuring cause”) and even how they get paid. Ultimately, clients should work with just one real estate agent when they’re looking to buy a home.  We highly recommend meeting a few…

  • Here’s What You Need to Know About Mold

    We bet you’re envisioning the icky black stuff coating the edges of the walls in your grandmother’s basement, right?  While that’s a major problem (and a serious health hazard), the reality is that mold issues can be far more complex — and difficult to spot! The truth is, mold is a type of fungus that can…

  • Should You Hire Your Family Member or Friend as Your Agent?

    With tens of thousands of Realtors in our region, it’s pretty likely that you know someone who sells real estate for a living.  And if you’re planning on buying (or selling!) a home anytime soon, the thought of whether or not to use them has probably crossed your mind — or maybe they know of your plans and…