Selling Your Home

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

By Tamera Shearon / June 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years…

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What are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on What are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of making plans for your new space. Even as you dream about color schemes, furniture placement, and the ideal layout of your new home, you’re probably also keeping a close eye on interest rates and your future mortgage payment. However, there are other transaction…

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6 Expert tips for lowering closing costs

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 6 Expert tips for lowering closing costs

As mentioned above, closing costs are paid based on the terms of the purchase contract between the buyer and seller. As a buyer, you can negotiate prices and fees with any party involved in the purchase process to reduce closing fees. Here are six expert tips on reducing closing costs: 1) Generally, the buyer, or borrower,…

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