WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO REAL ESTATE IN A RECESSION?
Anyone who remembers the 2008 housing market crash gets nervous when they hear the word “recession.” Context is everything, though. The...
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sbhawkins3
- Sep 14
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SHOULD YOU BUY A HOME RIGHT NOW?
Should I buy a home right now? The short answer to this question is yes. Trying to time a home purchase perfectly is like trying to win...
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sbhawkins3
- Sep 7
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WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH INTEREST RATES?
Rising mortgage rates are one of the biggest factors impacting the housing market right now. It’s important to remember that the...
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sbhawkins3
- Aug 29
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ARE HOME PRICES AND VALUES GOING DOWN?
Home prices ARE going down, but let’s look at the data. Over the last few years, the unique housing market factors meant that price...
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sbhawkins3
- Aug 11
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WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT FROM REAL ESTATE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR?
While I don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future, I would also caution you not to buy into media hysteria surrounding the economic...
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
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YOU'RE READY TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME. WHERE SHOULD YOU START?
You're ready to buy your first home. Where should you start?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
DO YOU REALLY NEED A REALTOR TO SELL YOUR HOME?
Do you really need a Realtor to sell your home?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
YOU'RE READY TO SELL YOUR HOME. WHERE SHOULD YOU START?
You're ready to sell your home. Where should you start?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
WHAT IS EARNEST MONEY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
What is earnest money and how does it work?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO LIST/BUY A HOME?
When is the best time to list/buy a home?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
SHOULD YOU GET A HOME INSPECTION?
Homebuyers often wonder … is a home inspection really necessary? While a home may look well-maintained to the average person, a home...
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR HOUSE IS WORTH?
There are many valuation calculators and tools available to consumers to help determine how much a home should be listed for. A home...
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD YOU MAKE BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOME?
What improvements should you make before listing your home?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
DO YOU NEED TO HAVE 20% SAVED FOR A DOWN PAYMENT?
Do you need to have 20% saved for a down payment on a home?
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sbhawkins3
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN CLOSING COSTS AND WHO PAYS THEM?
Closing costs vary by county, and are different for buyers and sellers, but here is a quick breakdown of what can be included. In...
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sbhawkins3
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
SUPER SELLERS MARKET - IT'S ALL ABOUT LEVERAGE!
There are many reasons that lead to selling a home and if you or anyone you know are considering, now is the time. We are currently experien
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sbhawkins3
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
MARKET SALES ON THE DECLINE
Over the next couple of months, we are going to start hearing of a decline in real estate sales and I feel that it is necessary to get ahead
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sbhawkins3
- Apr 4, 2021
- 1 min
THREE REASONS PEOPLE DIDN'T SELL LAST YEAR
The previous 12 months have been a roller coaster, which is evident when we consider the imbalance between supply and demand. Basic...
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sbhawkins3
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
ARE WE ON THE VERGE OF A HOUSING BUBBLE?
Are we on the verge of a housing bubble? Are we nearing a catastrophe like 2008?
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sbhawkins3
- Mar 30, 2021
- 1 min
SHOULD YOU WAIT TO BUY A HOME BECAUSE MORTGAGE RATES AND MORTGAGE RATES ARE INCREASING?
The prices of homes are going up and mortgage rates are increasing.
So, should you wait to buy? The answer to this commonly asked question
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sbhawkins3
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
ISN'T REAL ESTATE UNAFFORDABLE RIGHT NOW?
To fully understand home affordability, you must consider the entire equation. Remember, affordability is about the cost of the home, not th
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sbhawkins3
- Mar 19, 2021
- 1 min
SHOULD YOU SELL NOW AND WAIT TO BUY?
Expert opinions tell us that home prices will continue to appreciate and mortgage rates will continue to rise.
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sbhawkins3
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER WHEN NAVIGATING A COMPLEX REAL ESTATE MARKET
Whether buying or selling, knowledge is power, and this has never been truer, especially navigating today’s challenging and complex market.
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