Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year
There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership.. read more →
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Milestones and Memories of Christmas Ornaments
Christmas season is starting, what a magical time of the year. The comforting presence of evergreen life and brightly colored ornaments offer hope to us during the cold winter. Those special ornaments often hold reminders of our life’s milestones and memories. They remind us of the good times we shared with family and friends. They may.. read more →
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Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House
As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles. In fact, recent data from realtor.com shows a larger share of homeowners are.. read more →
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Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling, there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can also explain today’s market and break down what it means for you. Don’t.. read more →
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Thank You for Your Support
Be Thankful These words from an unknown poet remind me to be thankful on Thanksgiving and all the other days, too. Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity.. read more →
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How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5%.. read more →
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Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook
There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that.. read more →
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‘Monday Motivation’ Sandpoint Realty – November 22, 2021
‘Monday Motivation’ starts us off into this Thanksgiving week ahead and the Holidays beyond. Appreciate all that is around you and take a moment for a second look. ‘Experience the Difference’ in working with a full time Professional Idaho REALTOR®. Your wants and needs will always be my priorities. Mark Don McInnes – Rain Silverhawk Broker – REALTOR® 208 255-6227 –.. read more →
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4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways.. read more →
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What geese can teach us about teamwork Sandpoint Realty LLC
What Geese can teach us about teamwork in real estate As the temperatures start dropping the marvelous sight of geese flying south in their “V” formation. I remember being in school and our biology teacher told us that the “V” is one of nature’s prime examples of teamwork. When geese fly together in their ‘V’.. read more →
