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    What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

    By David Brenton's Team | May 20, 2025

    When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s a possibility, depending on where you decide to live. A homeowners association is... Read More

    Home Projects That Boost Value

    By David Brenton's Team | May 13, 2025

    Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains: “. . . not every home renovation project will increase the resale... Read More

    Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?

    By David Brenton's Team | April 15, 2025

    Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It’s the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms. But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. And one of the biggest is this: does your current home still make... Read More

    Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment

    By David Brenton's Team | March 18, 2025

    Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More Homes To Choose From... Read More

    Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move

    By David Brenton's Team | March 11, 2025

    It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s leading some people to make... Read More

    Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

    By David Brenton's Team | February 18, 2025

    Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all. If uncertainty is keeping you from making a... Read More

    A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

    By David Brenton's Team | February 14, 2025

    This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between... Read More

    One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval

    By David Brenton's Team | January 21, 2025

    There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re willing to... Read More

    What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?

    By David Brenton's Team | December 17, 2024

    You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home. But experts agree that’s not what’s in the cards – and here’s why. There are more people who want to buy a... Read More

    Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House

    By David Brenton's Team | November 19, 2024

    If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed because you think you won’t find a house you... Read More