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    Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Three Things to Know Today

    By The Gardner Group | July 30, 2019

    Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or if you just want to know what experts are saying is on the horizon, here are the top three things to put on... Read More

    10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By The Gardner Group | July 9, 2019

    Some Highlights: If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and what else may be required in your area!  ... Read More

    Why Is So Much Paperwork Required to Get a Mortgage?

    By The Gardner Group | June 19, 2019

      When buying a home today, why is there so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application? It seems like they need to know everything about you. Furthermore, it requires three separate sources to validate each and every entry on the application form. Many buyers are being told by friends and family that the... Read More

    3 Things to Know in the Housing Market Today!

    By The Gardner Group | June 12, 2019

      A lot is happening in the world, and it’s having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and some of it may be negative. Some we just don’t know yet. The following three areas of the housing market are critical to understand: interest rates, building... Read More

    Why Access Is One of the Most Important Factors in Getting Your House Sold!

    By The Gardner Group | May 8, 2019

    So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you through the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to your potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is access, followed by condition, financing, and price. There are... Read More

    What Would Make You Sell Your House?

    By The Gardner Group | April 30, 2019

      There are many reasons why a homeowner decides to sell their house and move. The latest Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors asked recent home sellers to share their reason for moving. The younger the respondents, the more likely their top response centered around needing a larger home (ages 29 to 53). Relocating for a... Read More

    Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By The Gardner Group | April 10, 2019

    Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC! Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for... Read More

    Data Says April is the Best Month to List Your Home for Sale

    By The Gardner Group | March 28, 2019

      Data Says April is the Best Month to List Your Home for Sale The spring housing market is off to the races! The inventory of homes for sale is increasing, buyers are out in force, and interest rates have remained low, piquing the interest of buyers and sellers previously on the fence about making a move.... Read More

    What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House?

    By The Gardner Group | March 21, 2019

      What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House? There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only 25% of the Americans have... Read More

    Preparing to Spring Forward [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By The Gardner Group | March 8, 2019

        Some Highlights: In the majority of the country, this weekend marks the start of Daylight Savings Time as we set our clocks forward an hour on Sunday at 2:00 AM EST. Whether you plan on buying or selling this spring, these tips could help you ‘spring ahead’ of your competition! Spring brings two... Read More