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Rocket Mortgage and Popsugar did a study to take the pulse of what home buying timelines look like for women around the country.  The pandemic is still shaping the way everyone feels about the perfect home. The current times have also put a spin on the study's outcome. Setting a realistic budget is one of the first focuses of the process. Women are taking more time to make sure they research what they...

Today's housing market is definitely a seller's market and buyers have big competition. Bidding wars are the norm because of low housing inventory and great mortgage rates. Buyers need to find a way to stand out. Here are five tips to follow when making an offer on a home. 1. Know Your Budget Every potential home buyer must know their budget. Before you began your home search, you need to know how much...

The living room, also known as the family room, is the place everyone goes to relax and enjoy time with each other. You always hear that the buyer focuses on the kitchen and the bathroom, but in recent times the living room has also become a top focus. Top professionals in the industry suggest seven improvements in the living room that can enhance the value of your home. 1. Let the light in Nowadays,...

Purchasing a home is a big life decision and everyone around you will want to give you advice. Sometimes the more advice we get, the more confused we might become in our decisions. Before taking the next step when it comes to buying a home, ask yourself these questions. 1. What's Going on with Home Prices? Currently, home prices are increasing due to low inventory and high demand from buyers. Remember...

Today home values are through the roof. The lack of inventory and buyer's demand continues to push housing prices up. This is the time for those who are thinking about listing their home to sell. Using a Realtor can help you with this process and guide you through the listing to the sale of your home. According to the National Associations of Realtors getting your home ready for the housing market is...

Stay-At-Home orders changed the way we view our home. Last year homeowners used their homes for live, work and play due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Master suites are now not only used for sleeping but also double as a homeowner's retreat. “Pre-pandemic, nobody really cared about the bedroom. Now, people need somewhere to get away,” says Brad Whittaker, an agent with Realty ONE Group Pacifica in...

Today's market is definitely a seller's market with the low-interest rates and scarce inventory. There are tons of buyers out there today, so how can you stand out among them? Here are six tips you can follow to help win in this competitive market. Get pre-underwritten. Usually, a pre-approval is the first step when it comes to a mortgage. However, completing the underwriting upfront will give you more...

Home staging is a big deal when it comes to selling your home. Professional home stagers know what to do to highlight your home's best features. Even with the hot seller's market, you will want to follow these home staging tips in order to get the most money for your home. Debbie Boggs who co-owns Staging Studio, a company that certifies professionals as Staging Design Professionals and stages in Central...

Today's market is definitely a seller's market with low inventory and high buyer's demand. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that homes are on the market typically just 18 days. Although you have a leg up when it comes to selling your home in the current market, there are still tips you can follow to make sure you get the best possible return on your home. 1. Make Buyers Feel at...

Becoming a homeowner is an exciting yet scary time in a person's life. When deciding to buy a home using a Realtor and a lender is your first smart choice. Below are eight steps to take to when purchasing a home. Step 1 Approach Homebuying With Confidence Being prepared will help you along the journey. Understanding the mortgage process is very important. Both your lender and Realtor can help you with...