Who You Work With MATTERS
Over the weekend I was showing a house on the Rowan County side of Kannapolis. The house was listed by a very specific large, national firm that we are seeing more and more of these days. The house was not a great fit for my clients unfortunately, ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on September 15, 2022 in Buying a Home
The First Time Homebuyers Window is Opening
The last 18 months or so have been brutal for you first time homebuyers and buyers with lower homebuying budgets. Just when you thought you found the perfect house and your search was over, your offer was drowned out by 15 other offers, way ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on August 15, 2022 in Buying a Home
'The Sky is Falling! The Market is Crashing!'
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! The market will crash and the sky is falling! Except, it’s not. The market is adjusting, something that it should have been doing incrementally over the last few years. The government involvement ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on July 14, 2022 in Buying a Home
Why Real Estate?: Karla's Story
If you have ever met me and we have discussed how I got into real estate, you will know that I came for the houses. I love driving by and seeing different homes, curious about the interior style and the furnishings, not to mention I’m a sucker ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on June 15, 2022 in New Pointe Realty
Are We Headed for a Market Crash?
Lately, there is much conjecture from “Talking Heads turned Prophets” regarding the volatility in the real estate market. Some economists suggest that while there will be a slow down in real estate, there will not be a major drop. Others ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on May 19, 2022 in Market Update
Multiple Offers: 3 Tips for Your Best Shot
Buyers in 2021: “I’ll wait til the market cools down.”
The Market in 2022: “LOL.”
Well friend, the bad news is that Winter 2021 brought a squeeze in the ole’ inventory. Add that reduced inventory with ...
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Posted by Amy Wright on March 18, 2022 in Buying a Home
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on January 4, 2022 in Buying a Home
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions if you are a first time home buyer. While most of them are looking out for your best interest, ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on January 4, 2022 in Buying a Home
Why You Should Sell in the Winter
The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts ...
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Posted by Karla Foster on January 4, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Too Difficult?
Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago....
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Posted by Karla Foster on January 4, 2022 in Buying a Home