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You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today
Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers. And with... Read More
164 Hartfield Drive Open House Saturday
164 Hartfield Drive Open House Saturday Priced at $141/SQ FOOT for a 4BR/3BA home PLUS OFFICE in Madison built in 2006 Freshly painted interior Roof and gutters are less than a year old Gorgeous heart pine and brick paver floors Soooo much storage View listing here: https://emily.ilovemississippihomes.com/…/39110/134694159/ ECRealEstateMS | Emily Clayton | EXIT New Door... Read More
Don’t forget to file for Homestead Exemption
Don’t forget to file for Homestead Exemption by April 1, 2023🏠 The following criteria must be met to be eligible to receive homestead exemption tax benefits:1. Be a legal resident of Mississippi2. Reside on the property as of January 1, 20233. Purchase Mississippi license plates for all motor vehicles owned by the applicant(s)4. Comply with... Read More
Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance
To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market... Read More
3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year
A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one. A great way to ease some of those emotions and ensure you’re feeling confident... Read More
Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact, the latest... Read More
Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to... Read More
Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, how much you may be approved to... Read More