Real Estate with Dee

Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challengesand benefitsfor buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership improves your quality of life, and the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term challenges.

Settling into a brand new neighborhood can be pretty overwhelming. After all, you just spent months or years getting to know the neighborhood you lived in previously, so it can feel like a daunting task to start that process all over again. That’s why we put together a list of 5 ways to settle into a neighborhood with ease: 1 Get to know your neighbors this is one of the most efficient ways to get to know your neighbors! They can give you tips, you can get to know the per...sonalities of the area, and you’ll more likely get invited to events and establish relationships. 2 Host a house-warming party another super efficient way of getting to know your neighborhood because you’ll get to know your neighbors on a more intimate level. 3 Find your local favorites finding your local favorite spots is going to be crucial, especially at the beginning when you’re missing home. Find places in your new neighborhood that make you feel truly at home. 4 Explore your surroundings there’s nothing like having a little explore day to get familiar with your new surroundings. We encourage you to have a map on you but to have no agenda and just take in all the sights. 5 Get involved in the community. Again, whenever you can involve yourself in the community and talk to your neighbors, you’re going to feel more like you’re at home. What other tips would you have to add? See more

Home equity has always been a powerful wealth-building tool, and homeowners continue to see their financial stability increase. Let’s connect today so you can better understand how much equity you have in your current home or if you’re ready to take the next step in building your savings as a homeowner.

When it’s time to make an offer, it’s important to consider not just what you need, but what the seller may need too. Let’s connect so you have expert advice on this step in the homebuying process to put your best offer on the table.

When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth, your monthly payment is locked in, and you benefit directly from home price appreciation. If you’re feeling the challenges of a competitive market, remember that homeownership is a long-term game. Persevering today will lead to financial rewards in the future.