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Spring 2023 Will Be A Perfect Time To Find A New Home Spring 2023 will be a great time to find a new home in the Greater Charlotte area and lock in your housing costs for years to come.  Waiting to buy can only cost you more the longer you wait, especially in terms of lost opportunity for equity growth. And there are other reasons to buy a home sooner rather than later: You escape the cycle of rising rents when you buy a home. Over the past several decades, the median price of rent has risen consistently and shows no sign of stopping. Owning a home is a hedge against inflation.  When you buy a home with a fixed-rate mortgage, you secure your housing payment, so it won’t go up like it would if you rent. (And don't forget, if rates drop you can always refinance.) Homeownership is a powerf... 03/21/2023

Asking the right questions when considering a home can help you avoid nasty surprises later. Make a list of non-negotiables and ensure you’re asking about them before you get too attached! 03/21/2023

Thursday March 23rd, Coldwell Banker in Austin will be holding an agent panel discussing agent best practices in the Austin Board Of Realtors Meeting Room. It's a good way to share and discuss the array of Coldwell Banker tools at our disposal and share what specifically works for us.       I’m excited to be included in the group of panelists and know we will learn from each other and through audience participation. Covering an array of topics will be beneficial: How do we prepare for a listing? Do you do a one or two step listing appointment and why? What are your most successful branding techniques? How do you prospect? What tool is the most effective? It's going to be a fun and eventful learning experience! Knowledge is power! 03/21/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Click on the link below to find out how. Also, do not forget to subscribe to my YouTube page to see my other videos on similar topics. I am a loan officer who lends in 45 states and I handle the loan from start-to-finish. My cell phone is 1-216-780-1103 and I can be reached at anytime for questions, Pre-Approvals or anything else needed. 03/21/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Setting up a multigenerational home in Salina, KS, requires careful planning and consideration to ensure the comfort and privacy of all family members. Here are some steps to help you get started Determine the Needs of Each Family Member: Start by having a conversation with each family member to determine their needs and preferences. Consider factors like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed, accessibility requirements, and privacy concerns. Choose the Right Property: Look for a property that can accommodate the needs of all family members. Ideally, the home should have separate living areas or a separate entrance for the elderly or disabled family members... 03/21/2023

This is an excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?   You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. Click Here to Continue Reading & Share   What Is My Homes Value Thinking of SELLING, YOU PAY US $2995. Flat Fee and 2.5% for the agent or agents selling your home, not the average 6 or 7% charged by others, saving the average homeowner $12077.00. We use a 106 Step Selling System with 28 that are specific to the marketing of your home. If you’re ready to sell your home, you need a marketing expe... 03/21/2023

San Marcos Weekly Market Update March 13th - 19th, 2023 Vallecitos Townhomes RECENTLY SOLD Cerco Rosado | 4 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1713 sq. ft. | $500,000 03/21/2023

Trivia question answers for Monday March 20, 20231. What age followed the Bronze Age? The Iron Age2. What is the thin layer of foam appearing on top of an expresso called? Crema3. What do Scandinavian country flags have in common? Crosses4. When Did the United States Post Office Department release its first Christmas stamp? 1962Trivia questions for Tuesday March 21, 20231. In bowling what is the term for knocking down all pins with 2 consecutive balls?2. Who led the covert mission known as the Boston Tea Party?3. What element's Latin name is "ferrus"?4. What ocean is the island-nation of Madagascar located in?Enjoy your day. 03/21/2023

Las Vegas Vantage speaks with Debe Maxwell, CRS's assistant, Christina Kellman. Christina has a unique view of real estate as she is a successful agent that became an assistant for a highly successful real estate team. Christina gives us a wonderful insight into the role of a real estate assistant and how it benefits the customer. This episode will give you a great behind the scenes perspective at what real estate agents and assistants do to serve their clients. For more information, contact Christina at: Phone: (704) 540-7500 Web: https://stylehousecharlotte.com/ Email: info@stylehousecharlotte.com 03/21/2023

It is great to live in a community with so many different cultures, beliefs, backgrounds from all over the world.  Many times, I meet people and love to hear their stories, careers and where they are from.  Maybe how they decided to move to The Villages, Florida and for what reasons.  From a Hollywood music producer to a big named artist to a First Responder from New England, from a retired doctor to a mother of six children, they are all here.  One of the common themes of the social clubs in The Villages is giving back and here are the words of the African American Club: “The African American Club of The Villages (TAAC) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization that sponsors social and cultural activities to promote goodwill and friendship among our members and members of other organizat... 03/21/2023

LARRY AND SHEILA SOLD ANOTHER LONG ISLAND TOWNHOUSE! Another Townhouse at Bretton Woods in Coram Long Island has been SOLD courtesy of REALTORS® Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff.We had Multiple Offers on this property and we got it SOLD FAST!We know the Bretton Woods community and we List and Sell there. If you're ready to Sell your townhouse or condo, call our Cell: 631-805-4400 and let's get started with the listing process.  If you're ready to buy in this community, Let's Chat! Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff WE SELL LONG ISLAND CONDOS AND TOWNHOUSES! 03/21/2023

🚣‍Val Vista Lakes, Gilbert, AZ ~ 3-21-23☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE🏠Activity within Val Vista Lakes🏠Val Vista Lakes is more than just a great master-planned community.  Our nine hundred acres "water-wonderland" consists of four spacious sports parks, meandering bicycle paths, and a luxurious clubhouse.  The clubhouse features an eight-court championship tennis complex, indoor racquetball courts, cardio, and weight training facilities, a junior Olympic swimming pool and spa, banquet and meeting rooms, waterfalls, and a tropical lagoon swimming pool with a sandy beach.VVL offers twenty-four Residential Subdivisions, several of which are custom-gated communities, offering both lakefront and... 03/21/2023

Chula Vista Weekly Market Update March 13th - 19th, 2023 Belleme Chateaux RECENTLY SOLD Normandy Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1350 sq. ft. | $599,900 Karen Condominiums NEWLY LISTED J Street | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 812 sq. ft. | $479,000 03/21/2023

When you've cleaned everything you can in your home, it's time to clean your tools. They work hard too. What's the strangest thing you've had to clean? #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #springcleaning #happyhome #springtime #realestate #happyhomeowners #realestateagent #realtor 03/21/2023

3726 Lakeview Dr, Tallahassee, FL Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Click Here to Get Directions $9750005bed - 4bath - 7.18 acres lotTake in the views at this waterfront abode with a private dock. Located directly on Lake Bradford, this home sits on 7 acres of pure bliss. The FSU Rez is on this lake along with other beautiful water front properties. Kayaking and sailboating with sun sets in your backyard year round! Live in marvelous luxury with the screened-in pool, five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a mother-in-law suite, a three-car garage, a beautiful stone fireplace, a 2015 roof, 2021 2 Geothermal HVAC's, and even more exquisite features. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a home like this- don't wait to make it yours!Follow This Home Joe Manausa Joe Manausa Real Est... 03/21/2023

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?   You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. Click Here to Continue Reading & Share   What Is My Homes Value Thinking of SELLING, YOU PAY US $2995. Flat Fee and 2.5% for the agent or agents selling your home, not the average 6 or 7% charged by others, saving the average homeowner $12077.00. We use a 106 Step Selling System with 28 that are specific to the marketing of your home. If you’re ready to sell your home, you need a marketing expert you need Charles Stallions with over 28 years of experience who will advise you and guide you through the hundreds of thin... 03/21/2023

Here is the north Texas real estate market update for March  21, 2023New properties for sale 339Back on the market listings 111Price decrease listings 379Price increase 75Active kick out 11Active option contract 414Active contingent 85Pending listings 550Sold listings 440Expired listings 42Cancelled listings 71Withdrawn listings 7Temporary off market listings 51Coming soon listings 73 03/21/2023

Setting up a multigenerational home in Salina, KS, requires careful planning and consideration to ensure the comfort and privacy of all family members. Here are some steps to help you get started Determine the Needs of Each Family Member: Start by having a conversation with each family member to determine their needs and preferences. Consider factors like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms needed, accessibility requirements, and privacy concerns. Choose the Right Property: Look for a property that can accommodate the needs of all family members. Ideally, the home should have separate living areas or a separate entrance for the elderly or disabled family members. It's also important to consider the location of the property in relation to schools, shopping centers, and medical facilitie... 03/21/2023

San Clemente Weekly Market Update March 13th - 19th, 2023 President Heights I RECENTLY SOLD Avenida Baja | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1024 sq. ft. | $995,000 Reef Gate West BACK ON THE MARKET Avenida Granada | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1340 sq. ft. | $1,875,000 Vilamoura BACK ON THE MARKET Via Presa | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1547 sq. ft. | $1,149,000 03/21/2023

Voluntary Rent Guideline Increase Set at 5.8 PercentMontgomery County, Maryland Under requirements of Montgomery County law, the Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) is updated annually to represent the prior year increase in the rental component of the Consumer Price Index for the Washington Metropolitan Area. Based on that, the VRG for Montgomery County has been set at 5.8 percent. That guideline went into effect on Feb. 24.The VRG for 2022 was 0.4 percent.Per the County law, a notice of rent increase must be in writing and delivered to a tenant at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the rent increase.The limit on rent increase notices applies to all County-licensed residential rentals, including rental units in multifamily buildings, houses, townhouses, individual condominium unit... 03/21/2023