Posts made by author 'Rita Moehler'
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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today's Rates
It's hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There's no question about it. It's the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here's something to consider.
While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn't make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees can't handle anymore, or being 1,000 miles from your family. And those real-life needs are pushing more sellers off the fence despite today's rates.
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What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments
Some Highlights
- There's a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don't put down that much unless they're trying to make their offer more competitive.
- And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into down payment assistance. Most first-time buyers qualify and the typical benefitÂ...
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Investing in This Type of Tiled Floor in Your Bathroom Could Future-Proof Your Home for 30 Years
For many homeowners, aging-in-place design and safety upgrades are top of mind. If you're one of them, it may be time to upgrade your bathroom floors with ceramic tile.Â
Thanks to digital glazing and other technology advancements that increase slip resistance when wet,Â
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You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your Next House in Cash
Some Highlights
- Have you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move possible.
- Homeowners today have so much equity that a record number are buying their next house in all cash. And that has some big benefits like making their offer more appealing, potentially closing faster, and not h...
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Your House Didn't Sell. Here's What To Do Now.
When your house doesn't sell, it doesn't just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You're left feeling stuck, and maybe even a little embarrassed.
And here's what most agents won't tell you. Over 70% of homeowners who re-list with a different agent sell their house.
Re-list with the same agent? That stat drops to only 50%, according to the latest data from REDX. That's like leaving the fate of your sale to a coin toss. And that's not good eno...
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