Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking? There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and your timeline. And a trusted agent can help.. read more →
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Buying a Home? Here’s What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.
If buying a home is on your radar, you’ve probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance has always been part of owning a home. But over the past few years, it’s become a larger expense for many homeowners – something that’s especially frustrating.. read more →
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Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.
After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you. The Numbers May Be Starting To Turn For the.. read more →
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Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time
If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you’re considering selling, now could be a great time to make your move. Luxury Is Leading on Price.. read more →
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The One Thing Listing Photos Can’t Show You
Some things about a Sandpoint home you just can’t see in a listing photo. You have to actually feel the light at 8 PM out on the patio, watching the sunset over the lake. If you’re dreaming about a place like this in North Idaho, I’d love to show you around and help you find.. read more →
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The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next
Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into the family. But that was just the beginning. For.. read more →
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Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.
Today’s home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type of home. Condos and townhomes can be a great way to.. read more →
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More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the.. read more →
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Home Buyers Didn’t Disappear. They Got Stuck.
I’ve heard some version of the same frustration from agents all year:”Everything was moving along… and then the buyers just disappeared.”Maybe.But I don’t think most buyers have disappeared.I think they’re frozen by uncertainty.One headline says mortgage rates are about to fall. The next says they’re headed back up.One social media post predicts a housing crash… read more →
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14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years. It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re feeling better about it.. read more →
