In today's competitive real estate market, sellers often question if renovations should be done
to their home before they put it on the market. Here's why you may be able to skip the headache
of renovations and continue moving forward with a successful home sale.
Equity can help a homeowner grow their confidence in a more stable financial future. It provides
near-term move-up options and creates a positive impact for future generations. In many cases,
the largest single investment a person has is their home. As that investment appreciates in value,
financial options increase too.
With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is
essential for prospective homebuyers. Be sure you have the guidance you need as
the competition for homes heats up this season.
Don't let the lack of knowledge about the homebuying process is keep you on the sidelines
when considering your real estate goals. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have
to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down.
Welcoming new agent Melissa Cutler-Rinaldi to the team at our Auburn location! Melissa comes
to Fontaine as a licensed sales agent and looks forward to dedicating her time helping both buyers
and sellers navigate their real estate goals. Melissa can be reached at (207)440-0139 or
melissarinaldi@fontaineteam.com.
Single-story homes provide a safe and easily accessible environment for all, easy maintenance
and efficiency. All of which are the many benefits to downsizing into a one-story home. Find out
why now may be a great time to consider selling your house and downsizing while demand for
your current house is still high.
As a seller, you might be thinking about pricing your house on the high end while so many of today’s
buyers are searching harder than ever just to find a home to purchase. It’s important to make sure
your house is priced correctly by working in partnership with a trusted real estate professional.
Buying and selling confidence in real estate has increased in every region of the country meaning
newly constructed homes are on the rise. While the demand for housing inventory increases, new
homes being built stayed strong as the job market continued to recover. If you’re thinking about
putting your house on the market, now's the time to consider building your dream home!
So much of this year has been up in the air, you may be wondering where Is the housing market
headed for the remainder of 2020? With the help of historically low mortgage rates and rising home
sales, the forecast seems to be a strong one allowing you to maximize on homeownership.
With new realities and norms shifting the way we live, this year’s real estate market is
certainly no exception to that shift, with historic highlights continuing to break records
and challenge what many thought possible in the housing market. Here’s a look at four
key areas that are fundamentally defining the market this year.