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Monthly Archives: October 2024

    How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving

    By Jenn Schaake | October 31, 2024

    Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro.  Real estate agents are so much more than just transaction facilitators; they’re trusted guides to... Read More

    Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

    By Jenn Schaake | October 24, 2024

    If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “ . .... Read More

    The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

    By Jenn Schaake | October 17, 2024

    Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has too. According to the latest... Read More

    How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?

    By Jenn Schaake | October 10, 2024

    If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how many repairs you tackle, and more. So, to give you a ballpark of... Read More

    Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

    By Jenn Schaake | October 3, 2024

    Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story. Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the... Read More