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Certified New Home Co-Broker

To serve you better. The challenge in today’s market is to be able to serve a new home shopper and a resale shopper with the same high level of service. That’s why I earned my New Home Co-Broker Designation. According to the National Association of Realtors, Realtors sell 63% of new homes. And—according to a […]
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Where are mortgage rates headed in 2018?

Heading higher… According to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Housing Marketing Outlook, interest rates are expected to slowly but surely head higher in 2018.  What does this mean for you if you are considering buying a new home? Depending on the amount of the loan that you secure, a half of a percent (.5%) increase in interest […]
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Low inventory of homes, especially starter homes.

Now may be the perfect time to sell. According to Trulia, the U.S. supply of homes on the market in the 4th quarter of 2017 dipped 10.5% compared to the same quarter in 2016.  That’s the biggest drop since the 2nd quarter of 2013.  Digging deeper, the bar chart shows that starter homes fall into […]
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Whether you rent or buy, either way you are paying a mortgage.

Rent is like a mortgage. There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained in […]
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What you should do before shopping for houses

Talk to your local lender! As a broker, there is no point in showing homes that a buyer is not qualified to purchase.  Home sellers are certainly not going to want to have unqualified buyers walking through their home, either.  So how can we solve this dilemma?  Talk to your local mortgage professional.  Submit your […]
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Real-time property search tool for you.

Find your new home now. Unlike Realtor.com and Zillow, I have access to listings in real-time.  So you will access to the very latest properties for sale.  You’ll find photos, maps and more.  The search tool is free. Search For Properties Now If you wish, I can set you up on a custom “portal” where […]
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Find out what your home may be worth.

Input your address.  Get a free home value estimate. ValueMap delivers estimated home values, detailed property information and a variety of market indicators.  Free for you to use.  Keep in mind these are only estimates.  It’s best to call me to get a free, comparative market analysis for your Lake Norman area home. Click here […]
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Home buying myths.

Two home buying myths holding back buyers.  1.) You need 20% down. Programs are available that allow them to put down as little as 3%. Many renters may actually be able to enter the housing market sooner than they ever imagined with programs that have emerged allowing less cash out of pocket. 2.) You need […]
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