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At Home With Lisa- 2023 Market Forecast Highlights

By Lisa Longest on

Well, we made it to the end of another year and entering a new year.  What is in store for us in the coming year?  Let's just highlight what is expected. Where the Housing Market is Headed In 2023 NAR (National Association of Realtors) predicts 4.78 million existing-home sales in...

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AT HOME WITH LISA- WHAT IS A DISTRESSED PROPERTY

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In any given market, there are always a certain percentage of homes or homeowners who are distressed. According to Attom, a curator of land and property data, home foreclosure filings - which include default notices, bank repossessions, and scheduled auctions - are up 153% in the first half of 2022...

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AT HOME WITH LISA-SEPTEMBER 2022 MARKET STATISTICS

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I have had many individuals ask me what is the difference between the Sellers Market and the Buyers Market?  So I will share the difference and reference this blog for reminders.  This is the link to the blog I posted one year ago about this same subject Demand in real estate is...

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AT HOME WITH LISA-THE CONDO CONUNDRUM!

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Condos are a great solution for many homebuyers! Condos often provide a lower cost of ownership or a desired change in lifestyle for many homebuyers.  Condos are becoming a more popular option at the same time it is becoming more difficult to finance a Condo purchase.   The COVID-19 Pandemic is...

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AT HOME WITH LISA-TIME FOR SPRING LAWN CARE

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Our yard/garden is the ultimate symbol of spring. Nothing beats watching the grass get green again and the flowers and trees start to bud! To make the very most of your yard/garden, take the time to care for it: First, check your gardening tools and make sure they’re in good...

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At Home With Lisa-What are Real Estate Disclosures?

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Are you seriously considering putting an offer on a home or already have put one in?  Make sure you've had a thorough look at the seller's disclosure statement.  In most states, a person selling a home is required to document any known defects with the home for potential buyers, including...

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AT HOME WITH LISA-BUYER'S, SELLER'S OR BALANCED MARKET?

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AT  HOME WITH LISA- BUYER'S, SELLER'S OR BALANCED MARKET? Buyer's Market Buyer's market is more favorable toward the buyer- more inventory, lower prices.  This is an ideal situation for a buyer as those looking to sell their home are more willing to negotiate.  Buyers usually end up with a great...

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At Home with Lisa Longest

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You have thought about it for awhile now. It has been a love/hate relationship for way too long. You tried to make it work, but you can tell you have grown apart. You know you deserve better, and it is time to move on. You are the only one who...

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