How Do I Choose the Right Realtor?

A realtor can make or break your home buying experience. In today’s market, the process to purchase a home has changed exponentially. The market has shifted into a seller’s market. The inventory is low, but the demand is high! Now, more than ever, it is important to have an experienced professional at your side- whether you are buying or selling …

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What are Some Down Payment Misconceptions?

Many hopeful homebuyers delay their purchase due to myths about down payment requirements. According to data gathered from the National Association of Realtors, 35% of consumers believe that they need a downpayment of at least 16% of their homes purchase price. In comparison to this number, only 10% believe that they are required to have more than 20%.  On average, the …

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When to Make an Offer on a Home

Learn When to Make an Offer on Your Desired Home Finding the house of your dreams after a long and arduous search can feel satisfying. However, exploring a home is only the first step of your journey as a homeowner. Once you’ve decided that a home is meant for you, what follows in the buying process is making an offer …

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What to Expect in the 2022 Housing Market

In 2020 and 2021, the housing market experienced an unprecedented shift into a seller’s market. With a housing shortage and historically low mortgage rates, the expectations for homebuyers changed astronomically.  As the year 2022 begins, we can take a look at the predictions experts have made for the housing market this year. According to Danielle Hale, chief economist expert for …

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Should You List Your Home?

Moving can be tough and time-consuming. We are in a rare age, however, where an opportune window is open for sellers in the housing market! Mortgage rates are low and the demand for houses is high, so many sellers are diving in to reap the rewards. But how do you know if it’s the right time for you to sell?  …

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The Best Time to Put Your House on the Market

Are you ready to list your home? If you aren’t sure when the best time is, you’re not alone. The market has been fluctuating in the past couple of years, but it remains a seller’s market for now.  In the past, May has been the most profitable time to sell a home. However, that has changed nationally to March in recent years. …

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Should You Hire a Professional Stager?

While it is currently a seller’s market, staging a home can be tough. It is not always a necessary part of the selling process, but it can be a helpful one when you are looking to make your home stand out. There are a few benefits to hiring a professional home stager, including: Skills: If decorating is not your forte, …

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The Pros and Cons of an HOA

If you are currently house-hunting, chances are you have run into a few HOAs. While every HOA , or Homeowners Associations are different, they have a lot in common. HomeLight recently highlighted a study published in the Journal of Urban Economics, where it was determined that HOA’s occupy nearly 60% of recently built single-family homes. The study revealed that they also govern 80% …

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What You Need to Do Before Your Home Search

What are Some Factors to Consider Before You Begin Your Home Search in Encinitas? Finding the home of your dreams can feel exciting as a first-time homeowner. However, there are some steps you need to take to ensure you are ready to begin the home search process. Buying a home can be stressful, and the shifting market did not make …

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