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5 Things Homebuyers Need to Know About Inspections
You're Under Contract - Congratulations! Here's what you should know about what happens next. Read More
Why Should You Assess Your Finances Before Looking for a Home?
Sarah and Michael had always dreamed of owning their own home. They had saved up a down payment and were ready to take the plunge into homeownership. However, before they could even start looking for homes, they knew after speaking with their REALTOR that financial considerations and preparations are central to any home purchase. They... Read More
5 Most Common Questions About Closing
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming! Understanding all the real estate jargon and all the parts of the month-long process are incredibly challenging. While closing on your home is the end of the process there are items you need to be aware of prior to that important date. Here’s the most common... Read More
Why should you care about the difference between being a Customer or a Client?
If you want a higher level of service from your agent in a real estate transaction, you need to know the difference. Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you’ll make and knowing the agent is in your corner can bring much needed peace of mind during a stress-filled process. The chart below... Read More
3 Important Differences Between Real Estate Agents
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming! Understanding all the real estate jargon is one of the hardest as it is like learning a foreign language. It’s not just a matter of learning new words. You may also need to unlearn a few things you thought you knew. Read More
The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream
Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Why do Americans continue to value homeownership? Let’s explore just a few of the reasons. The Financial Benefits of... Read More
4 Graphs Help to Show Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008
With all the headlines and talk in the media about the housing market shifting, you might be wondering if this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But here’s the good news for you,... Read More
USAF Veteran Lands in Real Estate
I’m honored to have Hamilton County Hearld’s David Laprad interview me for an article. I’m very thankful to have such a wonderful community to retire and start a new career. Choosing Chattanooga was an easy decision to make! We saw all the possibilities for not only my husband and me but also the great activities for the whole... Read More
Cooling Housing Market, Wondering About Selling Your Home
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. . . while prospective home sellers may lament that... Read More
Top 3 Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter 2022
Make a confident decision on selling your house today, see the top 3 questions. Read More