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5 Tips For Hiring A Moving Company
Moving doesn't have to be a stressful experience.
You're moving! Let's face it; whether you're moving across the street or across the country, it can be one of life's more stressful events. Before you surround yourself with cardboard boxes and packing tape, use these tips to find and hire a reliable moving company in your area.
- Stay Local
Use someone in your local community. Ask your real estate agent, family, or friends who they trust for moving projects. They will point you in the right direction.
The majority of moving scams are found online so stay local by searching businesses in your hometown. You can search online but remember, by staying local, it is easier to verify that they are a legitimate business. - Read Reviews
In the moving industry, reputation is everything. You're going to t...
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Taking A Vacation? Here's How To Keep Your Home Safe
Your vacation is just around the corner. One thing you might not have planned is double-checking your home security.
The security of your home is just as important as your hotel reservations and flight schedule. These simple steps will help you avoid coming home to find your valuables were stolen or your house damaged.
- Newspaper and Mail
Either ask a neighbor to bring in your newspapers and mail or stop deliveries until after vacation. You can also stop any scheduled UPS package deliveries. UPS will hold them for up to 30 days. Mail and newspapers piling up in your mailbox are sure signs that you're away. - Light Timer
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Bringing Order To The Chaos Of House Hunting
Every buyer-to-be knows searching for a home can be a challenge. However, your house hunt doesn't have to mean chaos if you start with an organized plan. Streamlining your search starts with a healthy dose of preparation by including a great real estate agent, setting a budget, creating a wish list, and reviewing real estate listings that meet your requirements.
These six tips can keep you organized and focused as you search for your new home.
- Involve Your Agent
Your real estate agent isn't there just to set up visits and oversee the closing process when you're buying a house. They're also your number one resource for answering questions, sharing ideas, and providing real estate advice. - Set a Budget
While you don't have to know exactly how much you'll be able to sp...
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Higher Rates & Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1
But while some had hoped 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, the U.S. real estate market continues to boom, despite rising interest rates and decreasing affordability.
So what's driving this persistent demand? And is there an end in sight?
Here are three factors impacting the real estate market right now. Find out how they could affect you if you're a current homeowner or plan to buy or sell a home this year.
MORTGAGE RATES ARE RISING F...
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What Does the 2022 Housing Market Forecast Mean for You
Some Highlights
What does the rest of the year hold for the Houseing Market? Here's what experts have to say about what lies ahead.
Home Prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs.
Connect with a Montague Miller & Co local real estate professional so you can make your best move this year.
Resources: Keeping Current Matters, CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, NAR, Calculated R...