Denise Kearse's Blog Posts

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer's Budget

How To Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 

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March Home Newsletter: Two Things Sellers Need to Know this Spring and more

Two Things Sellers Need To Know This SpringA lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your

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February 2023 Newsletter

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have OptionsThere are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider

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3% Mortgage Rates - Will We See Them Again?

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation.  In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at

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ARE WE STILL IN A SELLER'S MARKET?

As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to 

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Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

As we celebrate Juneteenth we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a

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A Checklist for Selling Your Home in the Winter of 2021

Some HighlightsIf you’re planning to sell your house this winter, you’ll want it to look its best inside and out.Take the time and focus on tasks that make it 

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5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

5 Tips for Making Your Best OfferIn today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses

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The Financial Benefits of Home Ownership

Homeownership Is Full of Financial BenefitsA Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today

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What It Means To Be In A Sellers' Market

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, PricingWhat It Means To Be in a Sellers’ MarketIf you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future,

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Don't Let Buyer Competition Keep You From Purchasing A Home

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t

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Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What's Best for You

Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for YouAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s

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How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersHow Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership Many people are eager to buy a

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Why The Housing Market is a Powerful Economic Driver

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesWhy the Housing Market Is a Powerful Economic Driver2.4K10424With businesses starting to slowly open back up again in some parts of the

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