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Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?
Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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6 Last-Minute Family Getaways Before Summer Ends!
MarinMommiesblog.com JULY 29, 2024 The new school year is almost here, but that doesn't mean that summer is over! There's still time...
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Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?
Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home...
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Aug 7, 20242 min read
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The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the...
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Aug 6, 20243 min read
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How to Buy a Home With Your Passions in Mind
By Realtor.com Creative Studio As any homebuyer quickly learns, priorities matter when navigating the market. You may decide that you...
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Aug 1, 20244 min read
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5 Things Home Sellers Can Still Control, Even in Today’s Chaotic Real Estate Market
By Margaret Heidenry | May 23, 2024 The real estate market all but belonged to sellers in recent years. At the height of the COVID-19...
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Jul 30, 20244 min read
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Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024
There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers. And if you’re someone who has started the process of searching for a...
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Jul 25, 20244 min read
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Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know there are buyers who are ready and able to pay today’s high prices. But they...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier
Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life,...
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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008
Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless...
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Jul 16, 20244 min read
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Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home...
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you...
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Jul 9, 20243 min read
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The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have...
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Jul 3, 20242 min read
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What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell
If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re...
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Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify....
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Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Good Dog! Why Pets Are Popping Up in Listing Photos—but This Cuteness Could Come Back To Bite You
By Kiri Blakeley | Jun 17, 2024 Opinions on best practices for real estate photos vary, but one thing everyone agreed on—until...
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Your Equity Could Make a Move Possible
Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. Today’s mortgage rates are higher than...
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Jun 20, 20243 min read
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What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June
June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind...
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
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The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Today
Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply...
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Jun 13, 20243 min read
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How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home?
Climate change is impacting where people buy homes. As the experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explain: “Sixty-three...
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Jun 11, 20243 min read
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