• The Hidden Time Cost of Selling Your Home,Alicia McConnel

    The Hidden Time Cost of Selling Your Home

    A new report shows how much time homeowners lose when selling a home. Learn how partnering with a real estate professional can save you time and stress.  For most homeowners, selling a home feels less like a straightforward transaction and more like taking on a second job. A job that doesn’t just de

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  • How the 2024 Presidential Election Might Affect the Housing Market,Alicia McConnel

    How the 2024 Presidential Election Might Affect the Housing Market

    Historically, the housing market has reacted, if only temporarily, to election year tensions during the month of November, with changes to home sales, prices, and mortgage rates.  No matter how many elections you’ve lived through, each one can feel a bit like a wildcard when November draws near and

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  • Going Solo vs. Hiring a Real Estate Agent: What You Should Know,Alicia McConnel

    Going Solo vs. Hiring a Real Estate Agent: What You Should Know

    Let’s get real. Do you have to use a real estate agent when buying or selling a home?  The answer, of course, is no. You can absolutely go it alone, and there are people who opt to do so every year.  After all, with the internet at your fingertips, you can search for homes, look up property values,

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  • Buyer’s Relief? What Zillow’s Latest Report Reveals About the Housing Market,Alicia McConnel

    Buyer’s Relief? What Zillow’s Latest Report Reveals About the Housing Market

    You may not feel it yet, but the housing market is shifting.  In July, the market shifted from a strong sellers’ advantage to more balanced neutral territory, according to Zillow’s latest market report.  So, what does this mean for you? Let’s dive in. The Shift to a Neutral Market For the first time

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