I’m a real estate agent with the “heart of a teacher” who would love to help you in the process of buying or selling.  I want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying/selling experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way.   Today I’d like to look at what the experts nationally are saying about home value this new year. 

Last year we saw headlines about a possible housing market bubble, and many wondered if Americans still felt confident about the value of their homes. Recently, the 2018 Houzz & Home Study revealed:

I’m a real estate agent with the “heart of a teacher” who would love to help you in the process of buying or selling.  I want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying/selling experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way.   If you would like to discuss what your home’s market value is today, give me a call (218-205-6568). I’d be happy to research what comparable homes have sold for in this past year in Fergus Falls and share that CMA with you. 

One of the biggest challenges sellers face when listing their house is decluttering. Cleaning out some of the more personal decorating choices allows buyers to imagine themselves living in the house.

Again this winter Fergus Falls is seeing a shortage of homes for sale. I am working with several buyers and we are only able to look at a few houses that possibly meet their criteria because of the lack of listings. With buyers out there looking, if you are considering selling this year, now is the time to put your house on the market. Let’s get together to evaluate the demand for your house in our market!

I’m a real estate agent with the “heart of a teacher” who would love to help you in the process of buying or selling.  I want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying/selling experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way.   Today I’d like to look at what the experts nationally are saying about home availability this winter. 

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As many of us Baby Boomers reach retirement age, we start to consider how retirement will work for us. In this blog I’d like to discuss the whether or not one should look for a home better suited for us in retirement, or renovate and stay in our homes.

I’m a real estate agent with the “heart of a teacher” who would love to help you in the process of buying or selling.  I want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying/selling experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way.   If you would like to discuss what your home’s market value is today, give me a call (218-205-6568). I’d be happy to research what comparable homes have sold for in this past year in Fergus Falls and share that CMA with you. 

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs in retirement.

As many of us Baby Boomers reach retirement age, we start to consider how retirement will work for us. In this blog I’d like to discuss the Importance of  Home Equity in Retirement Planning.

I’m a real estate agent with the “heart of a teacher” who would love to help you in the process of buying or selling.  I want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying/selling experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way.   If you would like to discuss what your home’s market value is today, give me a call (218-205-6568). I’d be happy to research what comparable homes have sold for in this past year in Fergus Falls and share that CMA with you. 

We often discuss the difference in family wealth between homeowner households and renter households. Much of that difference is the result of the equity buildup that homeowners experience over the time that they own their home. In a report recently released by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), they reveal how valuable equity can be in retirement planning.