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The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market

By Lorie Phillips | May 31, 2025

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting […]

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Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

By Lorie Phillips | May 15, 2025

Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives? When a seller or builder gives you something extra to help with […]

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Why You Don’t Want To Skip Your Home Inspection

By Lorie Phillips | May 8, 2025

When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your furniture in it, maybe even pictured your morning coffee on the porch. The last thing you want is to slow down the process with more steps or lose out to […]

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Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

By Lorie Phillips | May 7, 2025

At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, while you may be holding out for prices to fall or rates to improve, you […]

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3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

By Lorie Phillips | Feb 26, 2025

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 […]

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How To Sell Your Home For Sale By Owner

By Lorie Phillips | Oct 17, 2024

Selling your home for sale by owner doesn’t need to be tricky. Here are the steps and tips for selling your home without a real estate agent. How Do I Sell My House FSBO? 1. Understand FSBO Pros and Cons Before venturing into the housing market on your own, you should understand what you might […]

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