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06/07/2023

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The most up-to-date look at housing prices and market trends.

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patricks' Day! Do you have the luck of the Irish? Remember to wear that lucky green today!

03/13/2023

When buying a home in 2023, you have two options.

1) Wait until interest rates drop and see what kind of home you can get

2) Or buy the home that’s right for you now and refinance down the line

If you’re at a point in your life where you’re ready to buy a home, and it makes sense, the equity you build will make it worth the higher initial rate.

Remember: you’re not married to your interest rate. When rates drop in the future, you can refinance your mortgage and have the best of both worlds: a lower rate and a home that’s building your financial future!

01/18/2023

There can be a lot of contingencies in a real estate transaction. The most common contingencies usually include home inspections and appraisals; however, a transaction can also be contingent on the sale or purchase or sale of another property by the buyer or seller.

12/02/2022

There are 10 Days left to pay the first installment of your annual property taxes. The normal delinquent date of December 10th falls on a Saturday, so you have extra days to pay. If you don’t pay your bill by Monday, December 12, 2022, you will be charged a 10% penalty.

You can pay your property taxes online now at sdttc.com.

12/02/2022

You might think that the holidays are the worst possible time to try to sell a house. But that’s not always the case! Selling during the holidays can have a lot of benefits. 🎁 You’ll face much lower competition from other sellers because they think there are not many buyers out there.🎁 Eager buyers will happily make offers on your place because there’s lower competition and they’re trying to buy themselves a very fancy Christmas present. 🎁 More time for showings. People have more flexible schedules during the holiday season so it’s easier to host showings. 🎁 A less-busy agent. Your agent should always make you feel like a priority, but since they’ll have fewer clients you’ll get the real VIP treatment.

11/16/2022

Real estate agents do a lot of things every day, and it definitely goes beyond this shortlist!

Networking with other agents is a MUST because they can give the inside scoop on new listings that are coming up before they hit the market publicly.

If there's a buyer, an agent can spend the day on MLS looking for the perfect property to make sure their client is happy.

Once the buyer finds a home, it's time for negotiations! This usually involves a lot of phone calls and e-mails.

Once an agreement has been made, it's time to put the contract together!

11/09/2022

Buying a home right now is enough to make anyone crazy. But these tips can make your life so much easier!

Patience, understanding, and flexibility are key for buyers in today’s market.

And of course, a good agent doesn’t hurt one bit.

If you’re looking for the right agent to get you through the real estate process, send over a DM!

Let’s get coffee and talk about what you’re looking for in your dream home.

11/07/2022

Here's how to make your home smell amazing in the fall...and you can do it on the stove or in your crockpot.

11/03/2022

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11/03/2022

The most up-to-date look at housing prices and market trends.

11/03/2022

STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL!
Here are a few tips to stage your home prior to listing:
➡️ Rethink Furniture Placement. Reposition sofas and chairs into cozy conversational groups. Not only will this make the space more user-friendly, but it will open up the room and make it seem larger.
➡️ Functional Office Space. These days more people are working from home and homeschooling is becoming commonplace, so a workspace may be essential for your potential buyers.
➡️ Depersonalize your space. Potential buyers want to be able to picture themselves in your home. Remove family photos, your kids’ artwork, framed diplomas, and personal collections.