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Your Roadmap to Homeownership

Buying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference.
From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing the papers on closing day – each milestone is an achievement.
Your journey starts here. Connect with an agent so you have help every step along the way.

Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage.
Pre-approval is when a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow for your home loan. This helps you determine your budget and makes your offer stand out for sellers.
Connect with a trusted lender to get the process started.

Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think.
Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power your next move.
If you want to know how much your home is worth in today’s market, reach out to a local agent. The number may surprise you.

A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.
Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and grow your net worth as home values rise.
While renting may be the less expensive option in some markets, it can’t match the long-term benefits of homeownership. What’s your #1 reason for wanting to buy?

With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? You lean on an agent.
An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and what projects have the best ROI.
What projects are on your to-do list before selling? With only a month left before spring, connect with a local agent so you know what’s worth the time and effort.

Owning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.
From the sense of accomplishment and freedom of expression, to growing your net worth, it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership.
What’s the top reason you’d love to own a home? Connect with an agent to come up with a plan that makes it possible.