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How Appraisals are Affected When Real Estate Prices are High

How Appraisals are Affected When Real Estate Prices are High

As real estate prices remain high, you might be wondering how appraisal prices line up with the current real estate industry trends. One of the surprising effects is that appraisal prices sometimes come in low, especially when the appraiser is having a…

Are Zillow and Redfin Estimates Accurate?

Are Zillow and Redfin Estimates Accurate?

Whether you are looking to buy a home or wondering about the value of your current home, you might be wondering whether the current Zillow or Redfin estimate is accurate. As a general rule of thumb, these numbers are pretty close: within…

Does Solar Increase the Value of Your Home?

Does Solar Increase the Value of Your Home?

If you are thinking about installing solar panels on your home, then you might be wondering how the value of your property will be affected by this upgrade. There are often benefits of investing in home renovations, and you want to make…

Opportunities You Can Leverage in a High-Interest Environment

Opportunities You Can Leverage in a High-Interest Environment

Even though interest rates continue to stay high, many people are wondering if there are opportunities to buy a home and still make the numbers work. The good news is that there are always options that you can leverage, such as buying…

How Mortgage Rates Change with the Bond Market

How Mortgage Rates Change with the Bond Market

Do you understand the economic factors that affect mortgage rates? Many people want to know what is making the rates go up or down, especially if you are getting ready to buy a home. Mortgage Bonds and Interest Rates are Connected To…

Professional Photography: Why Do You Need It?

Professional Photography: Why Do You Need It?

When you are getting ready to sell your home, one of the most important things that you can do to attract the right buyers is to make sure that you have good pictures for the listing. Photography is especially important in our…

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Growing My Team: Better Services for You
Growing My Team: Better Services for You

Why am I adding to my team? Will you ever talk to me again? As the broker and owner of Elite Properties Direct, I assure you will absolutely talk to me again! Every decision I make is to support the needs of…

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Marketing During a Pandemic
Marketing During a Pandemic

Because of Covid-19, there are limits when it comes to touring multiple homes. Many sellers don’t want dozens of families walking through their homes each week. A tool that is being highly utilized right now is 3D tours. What is a 3D…

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Is a Housing Crash Coming?
Is a Housing Crash Coming?

This is a frequently asked question in the real estate industry: is a housing crash coming? Because the housing market is booming right now, people seem to think a big crash must be on its way. Here’s why the real estate market…

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Why the Current Market Favors Sellers
Why the Current Market Favors Sellers

Sellers are at an advantage when it comes to real estate. A house goes on the market, and within 4 hours, it has several bids, many above the asking price. Why is this happening? And how can you get the house of…

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Home Loan Limit Increases for 2020
Home Loan Limit Increases for 2020

There has been a lot of change happening in the real estate industry this year! Whether you are looking to buy your first home, upgrade to a new home, or sell your current home – you might be wondering if 2020 is…

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