Sergio Garcia & Sofia Garcia, Realtors with Samson Properties
Do you know when you might need your agent to pull sales data on similar homes (aka comparables or “comps”) for a property? Here are a few scenarios: 🏡 You’re preparing to sell.We can help you set an ideal list price based, in part, on what homes like yours have sold for in the recent …
Presiona aqui para version en español The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.2,3 In fact, Architectural Digest recently declared “Americans are restless” …
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As real estate professionals, we know what can go wrong with a home purchase. 🙈 So, here are 3 things we would never do when buying a home: ❌ Hold out for a “unicorn” property. We decide what features matter most and focus on those. ❌ Go with the first mortgage quote. We’ve seen how …
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Did you know that while some home improvements can decrease your insurance premiums, others can raise them? Improvements that can lower rates include: 📉 Upgrading your electrical system 📉 Adding a security system 📉 Replacing your roof Improvements that can raise premiums include: 📈 Adding a pool or water feature 📈 Building an extension 📈 …
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📈 Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high. But did you know that homebuyers can take over certain types of mortgages from the seller—at their original interest rates? These loans, called assumable mortgages, may include U.S. government-backed FHA, VA, and USDA loans when certain criteria are met. If you have an assumable loan with a low …
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