If you’re having any real estate agents over at the Thanksgiving table, you’re missing an opportunity if you ask them how the market is or talk about current mortgage rates. While it’s tempting to pick their brain about how much your house is worth, and they’ll gladly talk with you about all thin
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11/19/2022
When you’re hearing news about home prices remaining high, and mortgage rates skyrocketing, you might wonder how a real estate agent can possibly claim it’s a great time to buy. Or, on the other hand, you read that sales prices are coming down and it’s taking longer to sell because rates have gon
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11/15/2022
When you buy a home in Oakland County, Michigan, you want it to retain (and, ideally, grow) its value over time, but how exactly do you determine if a home you’re considering purchasing will deliver a return on investment (ROI)—or lose its value in the coming years? In this short article you will
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11/15/2022
There is a lot of paperwork associated with buying a home. But out of all that paperwork, which documents do you actually have to keep?A recent article from realtor.com outlined key documents you’ll want to keep on hand during and after your home purchase, including:Buyer’s agent agreement. Your
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11/13/2022
With mortgage rates having gone up, and home prices not seeming to come down much, some buyers are choosing to wait it out and see how much prices come down.But there’s not a lot of consensus on whether or not prices will come down, or how much they will if they do. According to this Market Watch
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11/10/2022
The market is changing. While bidding wars, sky-high prices, and homes flying off the market were a reality just a few months ago, rising mortgage rates, changing economic conditions, and increasing inventory have caused a serious shift in some areas.And if you’re selling your home, it’s importan
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11/09/2022
Some people feel like it’s not a good time to sell their house right now because they’ve heard that prices are dropping, it’s taking longer to sell, and the number of home sales have drastically dropped.That’s all true in many areas and price ranges, but it isn’t across the board. A lot depends u
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11/04/2022
If you’re a renter, you’re probably well aware that rents have been increasing a lot recently. But what you might not know is that your landlord may be using a tool that helps them do it. According to a recent article published by The Real Deal, some landlords have been using software with an alg
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10/28/2022
Pets are part of the family; many people even consider them their children. And like children, they come with costs that you’ll have to deal with, like: Food Grooming A walker or pet sitter Unexpected vet bills But higher rent isn’t something you’d have to expect if you had an actual child. Sure,
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10/20/2022
Everyone thinks spring is the best time to sell a house. But the truth is, any time of year is a great time of year to sell a house — for varying reasons. Every season has a host of reasons and benefits for sellers to put their house on the market.But October offers up some truly unique advantage
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10/15/2022
