How to Prepare for a Bidding War [INFOGRAPHIC]
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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.
Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?
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.
Welcome Melissa Cutler-Rinaldi!
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.
The Benefits of Buying a Single-Story Home
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.
Why Pricing Your House Right Is Essential
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.
Home Builder Confidence Hits All-Time Record
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!
Where Is the Housing Market Headed for the Rest of 2020? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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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.
4 Key Areas Fundamentally Defining This Year's Market
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.
Welcome Nykki Stevens!
We're pleased to announce the addition of Nykki Stevens to the team at our Auburn location!
Nykki can be reached at (207)576-3803 or n.stevens710@gmail.com.
Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War
With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars
are becoming more common. Essentially, if you take your time, it may not be available when
you’re ready to commit. Find out what you need to do now so when the time comes your
ready to compete and WIN!