Buying and Selling

July 17, 2025
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Making an Older Home More Market-Ready

Image: Freepik Guest Author:  Jim Vogel Making an Older Home More Market-Ready There’s a reason older homes stop people in their tracks. The details. The creak of solid floors. The sense that something real has happened here. But when it’s […]
July 14, 2025
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The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, […]
May 15, 2025
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Smart Ways to Spot Red Flags During a Home Showing

Guest Author:  Maria Thompson Smart Ways to Spot Red Flags During a Home Showing Buying a home is an exciting venture, but has several potential risks. It’s crucial to remain vigilant during a home showing to ensure you’re making a […]
January 30, 2025
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What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell.

Source:  Keeping Current Matters
December 9, 2024
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Happy Holidays It’s a Cash Offer!

Your holiday gift arrived early!  A buyer with a good cash offer wants to close soon! Do your happy dance, review the contract thoroughly with your agent, and start packing. Are all-cash offers are better? While all-cash offers might not […]
November 29, 2024
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Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates Source:  Keeping Current Matters Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve […]
November 12, 2024
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Steps to Take Before Listing Your Historic Home 

  Steps to Take Before Listing Your Historic Home  Guest Author:  Renata Baker Selling a historic home comes with unique responsibilities and challenges. Historic homes are filled with character and charm, but preparing them for sale requires specific steps to […]
October 13, 2024

Buying Beats Renting

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. From:  Keeping Current Matters . Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the […]
September 23, 2024
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Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Buying Power

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power From: Keeping Current Matters Search Some Highlights Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change […]