Celebrating Fontaine Team's Accomplishments
We can only celebrate our Team's accomplishments because of the loyalty of our amazing
clients; past, present and future!
Appraisal Gap: What You Need To Know
With the heightened buyer demand, purchasers are often willing to pay over asking to secure
the home of their dreams. Ultimately, knowledge is power. Find out what this means for you
as a buyer or seller in today's housing market.
Best Way To Use Your Time (and Money) When It Comes to Renovations
When it comes to renovations, your return-on-investment should be top of mind. And
that’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in to help you think through today’s
market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – renovate
before selling.
What Home Price Appreciation Means for Sellers
No matter the industry, anytime there’s more demand than supply, prices naturally rise. While
price appreciation is strong now, your house may be worth more than you realize. Let's consider
the definition of "home appreciation" and how it applies to today's real estate market.
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3 Key Questions To Ask Before Buying a Home
Homeownership is life-changing, and buying a home can positively impact you in so many
ways. With any decision this big, it helps to have a trusted advisor by your side each step
of the way. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy a home, you should know how
to answer these three questions.
What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of
mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home
price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021, but what
does the forecast tell us about what’s on the horizon?
Diving Deep into Today's Biggest Buyer Concerns
A Fannie Mae survey recently released showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to
sell,” but it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe
it’s a “bad time to buy” a home. Let’s take a closer at the market conditions that impact home
affordability.
Welcome Maggie Ferland!
We're pleased to welcome new agent Maggie Ferland to our Auburn Office! With the support
of the Fontaine Family Team, she looks forward to serving both buyers and sellers. Maggie
will be working out of the Auburn location and can be reached at (207)402-0477 or
maggie@fontaineteam.com.
Why Pricing Your House Right Matters
With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price
at a record rate. By pricing your house based on its current condition and similar homes
that have recently sold in your area, your agent can help you set a price that’s realistic and
obtainable.