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    5 Tricks for Getting Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market

    The housing market has gone through many changes as a result of the pandemic and its economic consequences. Seemingly gone are the days when home prices were reasonable and buyers had the luxury of taking their time to really weigh the pros and cons of a property and linger with their offer-making efforts.  These days […]
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    How Local Sporting Venues Can Impact Your Quality of Life

    With warmer weather in the air and many previous pandemic restrictions being lifted, people are generally feeling ready to get outdoors and enjoy the area in which they live.  Where To Look for Sporting Venues Even if the military stations you in a small town or remote area, chances are there are likely some sporting […]
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    Could a Multi-Family Home Be Right for You?

    With the current inflationary costs continuing to surge in the real estate market, many buyers are thinking “outside the box” when it comes to creative ways to purchase and own a home. One option you may not have considered is how a multi-family home might be right for you.  What is a Multi-family Home?  For […]
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    Newlyweds: A Checklist for Buying Your First Home

    Whether you are planning an upcoming wedding or have recently tied the knot, these are exciting times all around. Everything feels new from name changes and establishing new rhythms as a married couple, to learning the art of compromise and teamwork in most decision making.  One such area that will require the ultimate exhibition of […]
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    10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Relocating

    Relocating can bring on a host of challenges. From the mental load to the physical exhaustion, it’s important to get clear on what is most vital to you and your family during this time of transition. Below are 10 questions to ask yourself when relocating. 1. When you get to the end of your PCS […]
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How Buying the Right Home Affects Work-Life Balance

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

According to Qualtrics, work-life balance involves the minimization of work-related stress, as well as establishing a stable and sustainable way to work while maintaining health and general well-being in your regular life. While it is true that absolute perfect balance and boundaries within your personal and professional lives at all times may be unattainable, it […]

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10 Real Estate Terms You Should Know

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

In the world of real estate, like any field or area of specialty, there are hundreds of words and acronyms the average buyer or seller may not be familiar with. While your trusted real estate professional should be able to guide you through your own process of selling or purchasing a home by helping to […]

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Dos and Don’ts of Staging Your Own Home

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

With the rise of home viewings being available through photographs, high-quality video, and live virtual tours, getting the right visual representation of your home is perhaps more important than ever. Whether a person physically steps through your front door or sees a listing online, setting the right first impression is of utmost importance.  One of […]

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Is Seller Financing Actually a Viable Option?

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

Today’s real estate market has seen some historic markers. Home prices are inflated in many areas. Some experts say that this is due to fewer new construction homes being built as well as national shortages of building materials, thus causing the supply of existing homes to be in high demand.  When conditions such as these […]

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Are You Buying a Home with Your Heart or Your Head?

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

With Valentine’s Day in the air, now is a good time to assess whether or not you are buying a home with your heart or your head. Sure, a good mix of both is probably in order, but you should be aware of some common pitfalls when your home search and purchase tend to lean […]

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What Is an Appraisal Gap?

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

These days, more than ever, it is vital for homeowners to educate themselves on all manner of terms and lingo surrounding the purchasing experience. One such term that you may not be familiar with is, “appraisal gap.” Below you will discover what an appraisal gap is and what you need to know in order to […]

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National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

It’s true that these days, there is a national holiday for just about anything! I bet you didn’t know that the last Monday in January is officially National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.  History and Origins The roots of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day are traced back to and credited to a radio broadcaster named Jim […]

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The Best Advice from Real Estate Investment Pros

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

Whether you consider yourself a real estate investor or simply consider yourself a homeowner, many people find that homeownership can be a jumping-off point for considering their home beyond a primary residence.  In fact, some military families initially purchase their homes to live in during a duty assignment but realize soon that upon PCSing, they […]

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Buying a Home Sight Unseen

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

Back before the days of the Internet, FaceTime, and going live through social media apps, the only way for a potential home buyer to see a home for sale was to physically visit it in person to do a walk-through. There would be open houses or mutually agreed upon showing times between buying and listing […]

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Understanding Property Taxes

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

If gaining a better understanding of all things financial in this next year is on your radar, then you may be doing a deep dive on where all of your dollars are going, including the dollars spent on your most expensive asset. Whether you are happily settled in your home or looking to purchase or […]

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