Let’s answer some questions from buyers and sellers in the area! Brent is thinking of using an adjustable-rate mortgage to buy his home, but he knows they became a big issue in 2008 and the rate may go up in the future. How does Colleen advise those interested in ARMs? Colleen recommends meeting with a lender and wants to remind you that we’re not in the same position as we were in 2008.
Dan in Salem just sold his home with a different realtor and is having some seller's regret: his house took 3-weeks to sell and sold below value. What did he do wrong? This could happen for various reasons including the agent's workload or the presentation of the home. Join us today as Collen explores these questions and more!
Key Points:
0:37 – What is your advice on adjustable-rate mortgages?
3:28 – Our house sold below value what did we do wrong?
6:14 – What home upgrades could increase the value of our home?
10:22 – Should I try to buy again with the rental market just as competitive?
Learn more: https://www.bensonbrokergroup.com/blog
Ep 93: Real Estate Issues and Trends in 2021 and 2022
Ep 92: Mailbag - Personal Letters, Pending Sales, and More
Ep 91: Top 7 Homebuying Mistakes of 2021
Ep 90: Recent Headlines – Crowdfunding, Affordable Listings, & Long Searches
Ep 89: Negotiable Parts of the Buying Process
Ep 88: Answering Your Real Estate Questions
Ep 87: Examining First Quarter Headlines - Sales, Buyer Confidence, and a Bubble?
Ep 86: 3 Closing Recap Stories
Ep 85: Mailbag Questions About the Home Buying Process
Ep 84: Mailbag - What Happens When Appraisal Doesn’t Match Price?
Ep 83: Popular Home Upgrades & More National Trends
Ep 82: Seller Inspections, Mortgage Rates, & Other Headlines
Ep 81: Reacting to Recent Real Estate Headlines
Ep 80: How to Increase Your Home’s Value
Ep 79: The Value of a Realtor
Ep 78: Real Estate Realities of 2021
Ep 77: Smart Home Technology Upgrades + Other Mailbag Questions
Ep 76: Should I Wait Until Spring to Sell? + Other Mailbag Questions
Ep 75: Renovations, Open Houses, Budgets & Other Mailbag Questions
Ep 74: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 2
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