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    • Are There More Homes for Sale Where You Live?

      Are There More Homes for Sale Where You Live?,Michael Bempah

      One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year.

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    • Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare

      Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare,Michael Bempah

      If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for.

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    • Where Will You Go After You Sell?

      Where Will You Go After You Sell?,Michael Bempah

      If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available.

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    • Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High

      Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High,Michael Bempah

      Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.

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    • Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

      Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market,Michael Bempah

      If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market.

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    • What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity

      What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity,Michael Bempah

      Curious about selling your home?

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    • 3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash

      3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash,Michael Bempah

      Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale.

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    • Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes

      Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes,Michael Bempah

      Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation?

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    • Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?

      Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?,Michael Bempah

      Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision.

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    • The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

      The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now,Michael Bempah

      The housing market is going through a transition.

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    • Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?

      Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?,Michael Bempah

      Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening.

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    • Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home's Equity

      Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home's Equity,Michael Bempah

      Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage.

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    • How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

      How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates,Michael Bempah

      As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what’s ahead.

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    • A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly

      A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly,Michael Bempah

      If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you.

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    • Why a Foreclosure Wave Isn’t on the Horizon

      Why a Foreclosure Wave Isn’t on the Horizon,Michael Bempah

      Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets.

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    • How Affordability and Remote Work Are Changing Where People Live

      How Affordability and Remote Work Are Changing Where People Live,Michael Bempah

      There’s an interesting trend happening in the housing market.

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    • The Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making Right Now

      The Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making Right Now,Michael Bempah

      Want to know the biggest mistakes homebuyers are making today?

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    • Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024

      Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024,Michael Bempah

      There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers.

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    • Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster

      Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster,Michael Bempah

      If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know there are buyers who are ready and able to pay today’s high prices.

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    • How To Determine if You’re Ready To Buy a Home

      How To Determine if You’re Ready To Buy a Home,Michael Bempah

      If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind.

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