Today, 65.6% of Americans call their homes their own, a rate that has risen to its highest
point in 8 years. As National Homeownership Month kicks off this June, homeowners have
every reason to celebrate.
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired
with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market, but there are still
some key things to know so you can avoid costly mistakes and win big when you make a move.
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for
certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes
to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is
just as important.
We have reached a point where the Coronavirus has impacted virtually every person in America
thereby impacting Real Estate. Given the fact that many sellers still want to list their homes for
sale and even more buyers want to buy, Realtors must adapt and take control in order to show
homes in the safest way possible. Here's 10 steps to make showings safer for sellers who need
to sell, buyers who need to buy, and the Realtors involved.
We're pleased to welcome new agent Abby Davis to our Auburn Office! Abby looks forward to
serving both home buyers and home sellers with the support of the Fontaine Team. Abby will
be working out of the Auburn location and can be reached at (207)653-9973 or
abby@fontaineteam.com.
We're pleased to welcome new agent Deanna Lavoie to our Auburn Office! Deanna possesses
strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to be a persuasive communicator and will use
every aspect of this to your advantage when buying or selling your home with the support of
the Fontaine Team. Deanna will be working out of the Auburn location and can be reached
at (207)897-8496 or deanna@fontaineteam.com.
Today’s mortgage rates are still very low, but experts project they’ll continue to rise modestly
this year. As a result, every moment counts for homebuyers who want to secure the lowest
mortgage rate they can in order to be able to afford the home of their dreams.
There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging
to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity when it
comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market.
Ashley will be working with her father, Paul Rondeau, to form The Rondeau Real Estate Team
at Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader. With the support of the Fontaine Family Team,
she looks forward to serving both buyers and sellers. Ashley can be reached at (207)286-6680
or ashley@fontaineteam.com.