• Why You’ll Love Owning a Home

    Why You’ll Love Owning a Home,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Some Highlights Owning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial. From the sense of accomplishment and freedom of expression, to growing your net worth, it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership. What’s the top reason you’d love to own a home? Connect with an agent to come

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  • The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

    The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer demand? Since spring is just ar

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  • Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

    Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too. But even when everything feels expensive, there are still ways to

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  • A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

    A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11%

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  • Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

    Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy Pace At the national le

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  • Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

    Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Some Highlights You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.​ Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices. If you’re able

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  • The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

    The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to homeownership. Here’s everything yo

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  • The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

    The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making so

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  • Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

    Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole

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  • The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

    The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank of America highlights

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  • Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

    Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Some Highlights Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for ​at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you’

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  • The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

    The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets a

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  • Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now

    Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can st

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  • How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement

    How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. What you may not realize is you likely have a hidden goldmine of cash you’re not thinki

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  • 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

    3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting

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  • What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

    What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Some Highlights Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling. If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was priced too high, needs some re

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  • Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love

    Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an unexpected place: new home communit

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  • If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling

    If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s

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  • Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today

    Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is actually the highest level ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But what’s driv

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  • When Is the Perfect Time To Move?

    When Is the Perfect Time To Move?,thepeoplesrealtor-chime-me

    It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And her

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