• Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Home Buyer,Michael Hannigan

    Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Home Buyer

    Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way:  “While the number of homes for sale is inc

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  • Facts About Closing Costs,Michael Hannigan

    Facts About Closing Costs

    Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Work with a local real estate expert who can

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  • Homebuyer Activity Warming up for Spring,Michael Hannigan

    Homebuyer Activity Warming up for Spring

    The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak w

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