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Working with a real estate agent can make your transaction less stressful.

Great agents make you their priority and are happy to help.

Wish you could banish interest rates out of existence?
That would be nice, wouldn’t it?

Check out our tips to navigate buying a home when interest rates are high: ⤵

Buying a Home When Interest Rates Are High – AgentStory EExploring Financing Buying a Home When Interest Rates Are High byJeni McGonigalMay 26, 2022 1 Shares 1 0 0 0 It’s easy to feel nervous about buying a home when interest rates are trending upwards.  Should I buy now, or wait? Just how high of a rate can I accept before homes in my price range are...

Sometimes, it's just not feasible to visit a house in person.

If you can get a friend or family member you trust to check it out for you, that may be the best compromise.

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Every time you ignore basic home maintenance, you risk devaluing your home.

Proactive homeownership includes budgeting for expected and unexpected house expenses, such as a yearly A/C checkup and gutter cleaning.

At a minimum, experts recommend that you set aside 1% of your home’s value for routine upkeep.

For older or more expensive homes, expect to set aside 4%.

By taking a few weekends each season to keep up on household projects, you’ll be able to prevent major damage caused by delayed maintenance.

Learn more:

Yearly Maintenance To-Dos – AgentStory BBuyers Yearly Maintenance To-Dos byRebecca BratsmanJune 7, 2022 1 Shares 1 0 0 0 Would you be willing to sell your home for 10% less than its total value? As your largest asset, losing 10% of your property’s value can take a serious bite out of your net worth. Kissing $35,000 goodbye is a painful...

As you explore the idea of selling your home, it’s always a great idea to accurately compare your homes to similar ones in the area so that you can make an informed decision.

Whether you choose to scout out the market landscape with online calculators or lean on experts like a Realtor® or home appraiser, you can find out what homes are worth in your area with just a little targeted research.

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