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Debunking Myths: Waiting Won’t Always Save You Money

Debunking Myths: Waiting Won’t Always Save You Money

by Scott Gentry | Mar 31, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer

You’ve probably heard it before: “I’m going to wait. Prices will drop.”“Rates are too high — I’ll buy next year.”“We’re just going to sit tight until the market cools down.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone — but you might be misinformed. Today, we’re tackling...
What’s Happening in the Market? Understanding Inventory & Pricing

What’s Happening in the Market? Understanding Inventory & Pricing

by Scott Gentry | Mar 31, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer, Selling Your Home

If you’ve recently tried to buy or sell a home, you probably feel like you’ve wandered into a real-life game of “Where’s Waldo?” — only instead of finding a cheerful guy in a striped shirt, you’re searching for inventory that isn’t wildly overpriced… or...
What is a Hyper-Local Market: How to Leverage Local Expertise

What is a Hyper-Local Market: How to Leverage Local Expertise

by Scott Gentry | Mar 13, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Started

You’ve probably heard the saying, “real estate is all about location, location, location.” But in today’s market, it’s more than that—it’s about hyper-local trends that can make or break your homebuying experience. In competitive or unique markets, understanding...
How Rising Mortgage Rates Impact You – What You Need to Know to Succeed

How Rising Mortgage Rates Impact You – What You Need to Know to Succeed

by Scott Gentry | Mar 11, 2025 | Getting a Mortgage, Mortgage Basics

For years, low mortgage rates made homeownership more affordable, allowing buyers to stretch their budgets and secure dream homes with relatively low monthly payments. But as interest rates climb, the homebuying equation changes. Higher rates impact affordability,...
How to Get a Mortgage as a Self-Employed Buyer

How to Get a Mortgage as a Self-Employed Buyer

by Scott Gentry | Mar 10, 2025 | Getting a Mortgage

Homeownership Without the W-2 Being your own boss has its perks—flexibility, control, and writing off half your expenses. But when it comes to getting a mortgage? Lenders tend to see self-employed buyers as a financial Rubik’s Cube. Unlike traditional W-2 employees...
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