Unlocking the January Advantage: Why Listing Your Home in the New Year Pays Off
Discover why listing your home in January is a strategic advantage. Beat the spring rush, attract motivated buyers with New Year resolutions, and position your property favorably in a less crowded market. Explore the benefits of early home listings for a successful start to the real estate year.
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The Story of the Pineapple
My name is Sandy Ginn, and before I tell you about my passion for finding the right home or the right price for our clients, I’d like to tell you a little bit about pineapples. You read that right: Pineapples. Now, I’m sure you’re wondering, “What do pineapples have to do with real estate?” That’s a…
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Rising Mortgage Rates – When Should You Buy Your Home?
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 6%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that rates will…
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It May Be Easier to List Your House Than You Think
One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If that’s the case for you, you should know – your home might be closer to list-ready than you think in today’s housing market. A survey of recent sellers from realtor.com finds that many were able to…
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Homeownership Offers Stability and Security With Inflation
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make you re-evaluate any big purchases you have planned to…
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For Sale by Owner – Yes or No?
Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are…
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Will There be More Houses for Sale in Indiana this Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of available homes for sale…
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Why Are There No Homes for Sale in Indiana?
Where Have All the Houses Gone? In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed…
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What does Low Inventory in the Housing Market Mean for You?
One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report, which shows that the inventory of homes for sale is currently at an all-time low. The report explains: The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with…
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What are the Benefits to Owning a Home?
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough to call their homes their…
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