The Benefits of Owning a Second Home

By Sandy Ginn / March 3, 2022

Many things have changed over the past couple of years, and real estate is no exception. One impact is an increased desire to own more than one home.

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Selling Your Home Now Could Be Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

By Sandy Ginn / February 17, 2022

If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why.

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New Construction – The Solution To Low Inventory?

By Sandy Ginn / January 27, 2022

With so few homes available to buy right now, you might be considering building a new home as one of your options. But you may be unsure if that’s the way to go. Let’s compare the benefits of a newly built home versus moving into an existing one.

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Two Reasons Why Waiting to Buy a Home Will Cost You

By Sandy Ginn / January 20, 2022

If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home.

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Will Home Prices Drop In 2022?

By Sandy Ginn / January 6, 2022

If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are not projected to decline. Here’s why.

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Should I Sell My House Now, Or Wait?

By Sandy Ginn / December 2, 2021

you by selling this winter. If you want to stand out from the crowd, this holiday season is the best time to make sure your house is available for buyers. Here’s why.

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Five Reasons Why You Should Use A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home

By Sandy Ginn / November 4, 2021

If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time and money by managing every step of the process, from pricing your home to reviewing documents and handling negotiations.

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Four Simple Tips to Maximize the Sell of Your Home

By Sandy Ginn / October 21, 2021

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are four simple tips to make sure you maximize the sale of your house this fall.

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Is Now the Time To Sell Your House?

By Sandy Ginn / September 23, 2021

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, this is the time to think seriously about making a move. Fannie Mae’s recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) reveals the number of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is higher now than it was over the past few summers. Today, the majority of consumers, 75 percent, say it’s a good time to sell a house.

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Appraisal Gaps- What Does It Mean For Buyers and Sellers?

By Sandy Ginn / September 9, 2021

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals.

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Is Now The Time To Buy A Bigger House?

By Sandy Ginn / August 26, 2021

With mortgage rates in their favor and higher-priced home sales powering more moves across the country, sellers in today’s market are finding the space they need (and have always dreamed of) by purchasing a home in the upper end of the housing market.

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Should I Sell My Vacation Home?

By Sandy Ginn / August 12, 2021

The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home and many students taking classes remotely, it made sense to see a migration away from cities and into counties with more vacation destinations.

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