Friday, March 22, 2024 / by Tanya Kerr
Embark on the exciting journey of buying your first home with essential tips and guidance from a seasoned Realtor. Discover how to navigate the market, avoid common pitfalls, and make your home-buying dream a reality.
First-Time Home Buyer Course: Charting Your Path to Ownership
Introduction: Embarking on Your Home-Buying Journey
Picture this: You're standing in front of your dream home, keys in hand, heart brimming with joy. For many, this moment remains just that—a picture, a fleeting dream, especially for first-time home buyers.
The road to homeownership is paved with aspirations, uncertainties, and a plethora of questions. But fear not! With the right knowledge and guidance, this dream can turn into your reality.
In my years as a Realtor, I've witnessed the magic unfold for countless first-time buyers, and today, I'm thrilled to share the wisdom that can turn your home-buying aspirations into tangible keys in your hand.
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Introduction: Nav. ...
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 / by Tanya Kerr
Open House Success: Ultimate Guide for Realtors and Sellers
Master the art of hosting successful open houses. The ultimate guide for Realtors and Sellers. Navigate trends, mitigate risks, and captivate buyers.
Introduction
Picture this: a bustling open house on a bright Saturday afternoon, where every visitor steps in with a dream of finding their perfect home. As most Realtors, the excitement of these moments never fades, but how we create them has certainly evolved. Today, I'm diving deep into the world of open houses, a realm where strategy, timing, and a sprinkle of charm can turn a simple visit into a lifelong memory.
Open Houses and Market Trends
What is an Open House?
An open house is a special event where a home for sale is opened to the public, allowing potential buyers to explore the property without an appointment. It's like hosting a welcome party for dreams of the future, where every room offers a new chapter in the story of 'what could be'—for in ...
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 / by Kathryn Jones
Russ is here to check in with our community! Keep reading to get his rundown on the Silicon Valley Bank Failure, Interest Rates, and more:
I bought a horse last weekend. Even though I have 4 other ones already. More on that and how it relates to today's topics later.
So, I have begun to REALLY LIMIT my "news intake." Not because I want to be out of touch....but because I want to be out of touch with "agenda driven news." In fact, so much of it is not really news, it's op-ed, crafted to look like broadcast news. People in suits, behind desks, with endless talking points about how "that other side" is out to ruin the country. I think politics ruins EVERYTHING it touches.
That said, there are some news items that ARE important to watch and so I have limited myself to reading the WALL STREET JOURNAL and to a podcast I enjoy called "The World and Everything In it." I recommend both.
I also listen to people smarter than me in their fields of expertise. This blog is about some of what ...
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Monday, April 25, 2022 / by Kathryn Jones
Our very own President, Russ Phillips teamed up with Legacy Mutual Mortgage's Nick Pronsky again to talk what to do when there's multiple offers on the table. Nick has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the industry after spending time in underwriting, processing, and origination, both in wholesale and in retail. Nick really found his calling when he moved to Austin and became a full-time loan originator, where his knowledge of mortgage underwriting guidelines and his commitment to providing excellent customer service helped him grow his business through a trusted network of referral sources. He is very accessible and straightforward with all of his clients, he always works diligently to make sure clients are comfortable throughout the process of obtaining a home loan, and his goal is to provide each homebuyer with the best possible loan program and terms to fit his/her individual financial goals.Nick has been voted by industry peers as a Top 10 Mortgage Profession ...
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Friday, April 22, 2022 / by Kathryn Jones
Opening your annual property tax bill is typically frustrating. It always seems too high, and most homeowners just pay it without realizing they can lower it. You pay enough in government taxes. Don't give up more than you have to.
Sometimes homeowners don't protest because they don't know they can or don't know how. And then there are those who don't think a small reduction is worth their efforts.
Using a tool like Home Tax Shield helps you easily decipher what you actually owe in property taxes, putting money back in your pocket. Home Tax Shield works on your behalf to save you as much as possible on your property tax bill. All you have to do is give them a little information upfront, then they take care of the rest. It’s also guaranteed every year.
Don’t leave money on the table! Check out Home Tax Shield and let The Russ Phillips Team know if you have any questions or need more assistance.
PS: I sourced this extremely informative video below that discusses a mor ...
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