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What Will the Real Estate Market Hold in 2025?
As we step into 2025, many are asking the same pressing question: what does the real estate market have in store? For homeowners, buyers,...
Luke Shinkle
Jan 82 min read
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Current Real Estate Market Trends and Tips for Buyers and Sellers (November 2024)
The housing market in November 2024 is seeing some gradual shifts after the tumultuous past few years. While mortgage rates remain...
Luke Shinkle
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Realtor Changes Are Almost Here: Is It A Double Edged Sword For Buyers?
The $418 million settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning...
Luke Shinkle
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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What's the Difference Between An Appraisal and Home Inspection?
Among the myriad of steps in the home-buying process, home inspections and appraisals are two critical components that can confuse...
Luke Shinkle
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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HELOC vs. 2nd Mortgage: What's the Best Way to Access Your Home Equity?
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a second mortgage are both ways to borrow money against the equity in your home, but they differ...
Luke Shinkle
May 23, 20242 min read
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Decoding Real Estate Jargon: Understanding ROI, CAP Rate, and Other Key Investment Metrics
In the world of real estate investing, jargon can often seem like a language of its own, packed with crucial acronyms that every investor...
Luke Shinkle
May 5, 20242 min read
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AI Virtual Staging: The Coolest Tech in Real Estate RIGHT NOW
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, technology continually reshapes how properties are marketed and sold. Among the latest...
Luke Shinkle
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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Why Open Houses are WORTHLESS for Sellers
When it comes to selling a home, traditional methods are often taken as gospel. Among these, the open house stands out as a...
Luke Shinkle
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Home Improvement Projects with the Highest ROI
When you're thinking about selling your home, or simply want to boost its value, not all home improvements are created equal. Some...
Luke Shinkle
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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