The Perks of Buying over Renting

  The Perks of Buying over Renting Thinking about buying a home? While today’s  mortgage rates  might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you’re ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get  your own place . 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There’s been some confusion over the past year or so about which way  home prices  are headed. Make no mistake, nationally they’re still going up. In fact, over the long-term,  home prices  almost always go up ( see graph below ): Using  data  from the  Federal Reserve  (the Fed), you can see the overall trend is home prices have climbed steadily for the past 60 years. There was an exception during the 2008 housing crash when prices didn't follow the normal pattern, but generally, home values kept rising. This is a big reason why  buying a home  can be better than  renting . As prices go up and you pay down your mortgage, you build  equity . Over time, this growing equity can really increase your net wort
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MLS Search Assistance


Have you ever worked with a real estate agent who showed you where to search for properties then told you to call them when you find what you want to see? That’s what we’d call Level 1 service. I have been recommended highly by my past buyer clients because I provide a much higher level of property search services!

Did you know that you can utilize the MLS as a seller to help optimize your home's selling potential with strategies based on current market trends? I'm an expert in interpreting the market and maximizing sales based upon my knowledge and experience!

Yes, I provide an MLS® search page on my site, but I do more for my clients. I provide help in knowing how to use the search for optimal results, including explaining some of the information fields and real estate jargon.

From my search page you can request more information on any listings of interest with a quick and simple form. 

Once I know the characteristics and neighborhoods that you want for your property, I create a custom search for you that will alert you with emails when new listings that meet your criteria hit the market. It will also alert you to price reductions.

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