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Blog Post National Association of REALTORS Settles Major Lawsuit
By Nathan Gesner - Monday, March 25, 2024

National Association of REALTORS Settles Major Lawsuit

NAR Settles Lawsuit Recent developments in the real estate industry have led to a significant settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This brief overview aims to clarify some of the complexities of the case and address widespread misconceptions. A coalit...
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Blog Post Are Bidding Wars the New Normal for Home Buyers? Tips on Coping with Them, and Possibly Avoiding Them Altogether
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, March 1, 2024

Are Bidding Wars the New Normal for Home Buyers? Tips on Coping with Them, and Possibly Avoiding The...

If you’ve been planning on buying a home, there’s a good chance you were hoping that the good news about higher interest rates would be that there would at least be fewer bidding wars.But despite rates and the economy edging some buyers out of the market — and o...
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Blog Post Things Your Mortgage Broker Wish You Knew
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, February 23, 2024

Things Your Mortgage Broker Wish You Knew

The right mortgage broker can be a huge asset in your journey to homeownership. Mortgage brokers walk you through the often confusing process of financing your home purchase, and can help you get the best deal on your mortgage.But not every buyer knows the best way to work with t...
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Blog Post Want to Sell Your Home in 2024? Leave These Bad Habits Behind!
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, February 16, 2024

Want to Sell Your Home in 2024? Leave These Bad Habits Behind!

With a new year comes a new real estate market, and if you want to sell your home in 2024, there are definitely some outdated habits you’ll need to leave behind.So what, exactly, are those habits, and, more importantly, what should you do instead?A recent article from ...
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Blog Post Why Can You Pay $2,000 in Rent (Or Any Other Amount) but Not Be Approved for a Mortgage That Costs the Same Amount per Month?
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, February 9, 2024

Why Can You Pay $2,000 in Rent (Or Any Other Amount) but Not Be Approved for a Mortgage That Costs t...

Rents have increased quite a bit over the past few years for many renters, but even the most affordable rent can start to feel like money slipping through your fingers every month, with no long-term return. This often leads to renters considering buying a place of their own, so t...
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Blog Post FAQs Home Buyers Have About Mortgages
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, February 2, 2024

FAQs Home Buyers Have About Mortgages

Buying a home can feel confusing, especially when it comes to mortgages. As such, many home buyers (particularly first-time home buyers) have questions about the process.So what, exactly, are those questions, and, more importantly, what are the answers?A recent article from ...
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Blog Post Incorporate 2024's Hottest Trends into Your Kitchen
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, January 26, 2024

Incorporate 2024's Hottest Trends into Your Kitchen

The new year is officially upon us, and with it comes new trends in home decor, including kitchen design.But what, exactly, are 2024’s hottest kitchen design trends?A recent article from realtor.com outlined their picks for the most in-demand kitchen trends for the com...
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Blog Post Abandoning Your New Year's Goals? Try These 7 Tips Before Giving Up
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, January 19, 2024

Abandoning Your New Year's Goals? Try These 7 Tips Before Giving Up

February is in full swing, and for many people, that means looking ahead to spring and forgetting all about those New Year’s resolutions from last month. In fact, approximately 80 percent of folks admit to giving up on their resolutions by February.However, before you total...
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Blog Post Say Goodbye to These Design Trends in the New Year
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, January 12, 2024

Say Goodbye to These Design Trends in the New Year

Whether you’re in the market for a new home or are considering refreshing your current space, it’s important to know what’s new, fresh, and on-trend in home design.And it’s just as important to know what’s not so new, fresh, and on-trend.So, as ...
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Blog Post The Procrastinator's Guide to New Year's Resolutions
By Nathan Gesner - Friday, January 5, 2024

The Procrastinator's Guide to New Year's Resolutions

If you’re anything like me, you put off setting your New Year’s resolutions — and now it’s almost the end of January. Whoops.Luckily, it isn’t too late to think about the big and small things you want to change or add to your life. For example, ...
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