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Where Did 2020 Leave Our Market?
Here’s a quick recap of the 2020 real estate market. In 2020, COVID-19 came into play, which affected the entire market’s behavior. Interest rates fell as a result. Despite all the chaos, our market was pretty strong in terms of sales. In 2020, we had 16,600 total sales compared to 2019’s 14,400. That’s about a... Read More
When Does the Spring Market Really Begin?
Here’s why those who want to maximize their home sale should list sooner than later. Despite popular belief, the spring market actually begins in January; that’s when the phones in our office start ringing off the hook and we see a rapid increase in the number of appointments set. The holidays are over, and everyone’s... Read More
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas! We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support throughout the years. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your help! We are looking forward to moving... Read More
Why Is Now the Perfect Time to Buy?
Here’s why right now is an exceptional time to buy a home. What makes the holidays such a great time to buy a home? In short, you have more inventory to choose from because the velocity of sales slows. We see these trends in many of the ShowingTime graphs we monitor every week. Sales slow... Read More
Why Choose Homeownership Over Renting?
Here’s why buying is a better long-term financial option than renting. Did you know that the average homeowner has $40,000 more in equity than the average renter? The primary cause of this disparity is the fact that a home is a forced savings plan. If you rented a home for five years at $1,500 per... Read More
Q: What Are the 3 Things That Can Derail a Deal?
There are three main reasons why nearly 20% of transactions fall apart. Did you know that 15% to 20% of all real estate transactions fall apart? That’s a general average, but the number changes based on the time of year, time on the market, and what kind of market we’re in at the time. This... Read More
Q: Which Factors Should You Consider When Buying a Home?
This is what you need to consider when buying a home. If you’re ready to start your home search, here are the factors to consider to find the home that best fits you and your family. First, how long do you expect to be in the home? The average American stays in their home for... Read More
Q: What Are My Tips For Winning a Bidding War?
Here’s what you need to remember if you want to win a bidding war. In our current real estate market, bidding wars are common in the price point below $250,000. If you’re a buyer, how do you win a bidding war in this range? Besides having the desire to win, there are several points to... Read More
Q: What Do Rural Real Estate Buyers Need to Know?
Our agent Dani knows about acreage; here are her buying tips. Dani Yegge, one of our newer agents, has owned horses for about 10 years. She’s in the process of building a barn house, and the two horses she has at her current property will soon be joining her there. Her passion for these animals... Read More
My Real Estate Story
Here’s a quick retelling of my journey in real estate. I started full-time in real estate in 2007 while also attending college. I did nine transactions my first year at a brokerage where they trained me how to do the paperwork properly, but I struggled with finding clients and finding sales. The training wasn’t there... Read More