January 2019

Why Houses DO NOT Sell

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

Why Houses Do NOT Sell In a Strong Market | Simplifying The Market
We see this all the time. The clients who are convinced that their home will sell quickly, perhaps even get multiple offers, after all everything is perfect. Perfect location, perfect price, perfect layout, perfect everything. Hours then pass without any offers, the hours then turn into days, the days into weeks and all of sudden the thought of sel...

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What Makes a House a Home For You?

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

Top 4 REAL Reasons We Buy A Home | Simplifying The Market
We talk about why it makes sense to buy a home financially, but more often than not the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones.

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of a home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent or a favorite chair, the emotional reasons...

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Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step!

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

Buying a House This Year? This Should Be Your 1st Step! | Simplifying The Market
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. 

One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your...

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Selling Your Home? Make Sure the Price is Right!

Posted on Jan 16, 2019

If you’ve ever watched “The Price is Right,” you know that the only way to win is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item you want without going over! That means your guess must be just slightly under the retail price.

In today’s shifting real estate market, where more inventory is coming to market and home values are projected to app...

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Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

Posted on Jan 15, 2019


Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set.
“Today’s older adults became homeowners at a younger age than today’s young adults. Half the older adults in ou...

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How To Protect Your Home From A Water Damage Loss

Posted on Jan 14, 2019


Most homeowners don’t give water damage a second thought until it happens in their homes. In fact, many homeowners don’t even have flood insurance to cover the major loss. Water damage can be caused by many things. From a small leak in a pipe under the kitchen sink to a major flood caused by Mother Nature, the loss can be in the thousands of dollar...

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