Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

May your holidays twinkle with joy and your Christmas be filled with love. Here's to closing the year with warmth and welcoming this festive season with hope!

#merrychristmas #happynewyear #festiveseason #holidaycheer #newbeginnings #celebratewarmth

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Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

Transform your home into a holiday haven with the scents of the season! 🎄 Here’s how to fill your space with that warm, festive atmosphere:

✨ Candles & Essential Oils: Choose candles or diffusers with classic holiday scents like cinnamon, pine, and vanilla for an inviting, cozy glow.

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Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Clare Vaughn

It's never too early to start planning next year's goals. Whether you plan to buy, sell, or invest, it's important to have a monthly plan in place. Be a step ahead and start preparing sooner rather than later. Set money aside each month, collect paperwork for a mortgage application, or simply start purging your current home. All of these will set you up on the right path! Ready to take the next step? Reach out today to make your 2025 real estate goals a reality!

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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

Considering a brand new home? 🏡✨

New construction offers unique perks for buyers. Builders frequently offer incentives like lower interest rates via preferred lenders, covering closing costs, or even upgrading finishes. Imagine the thrill of moving into a home that's been tailored to your preferences, with the added benefit of financial incentives.

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Monday, December 9th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

Can you believe we’re already gearing up for the 2025 market? If you’re planning to sell your home next year, now’s the perfect time to get prepared!

Here’s how to set yourself up for success:

Start Decluttering and Organizing – Tackle closets, cabinets, and any items you won’t take to your next home. Clearing out now will make prepping for showings much easier.

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Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

When you’re buying a new construction home, you need to remember this: DON’T SKIP THE HOME INSPECTION!

You might think that new construction homes, being new and all, don’t have any issues. But that is far from reality.

Builders typically build homes quickly, and with so many teams working on one home, it’s normal for things to get missed.

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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

Understanding how to price your home correctly is crucial in today's market and is often the most challenging task for sellers. Many factors influence the right asking price, including market trends, the condition of the property, and comparable sales in the area. Without the guidance of an experienced real estate agent, you may set a price that either leaves money on the table or turns potential buyers away due to being overly ambitious.

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Monday, November 18th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

When you sell your home, you get all the equity you’ve built in the property back in your pocket after closing costs.

That can give you a lot of cash to work with when it comes to buying your next home! 💵

Here’s how:

Using equity to buy your next home: With the money in your pocket from selling your home, you can make a substantial down payment on your next property. This can translate to a lower monthly payment!

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Friday, November 15th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

Deciding between renting and buying is a major crossroads on the journey to finding your perfect living situation. Renting shines with its flexibility, minimal upfront costs, no maintenance worries, and predictable monthly payments—ideal for those who love freedom and mobility. Buying, however, opens the door to building equity, extensive personalization, long-term stability, and benefit from potential tax advantages. Both paths offer unique benefits tailored to different lifestyles and goals. Let's have a conversation to discover which route aligns best with your aspirations and lifestyle, ensuring we find the path that feels just right for you. 🏠➡️🔑

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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Clare Vaughn

That's a great question!

The buyer usually pays for a professional home inspection. However, on making an offer, some insist the seller pay. So it may end up as an item for negotiation.

Sometimes, sellers get their own home inspection before they put their homes on the market. That can reassure potential purchasers and provide the owner with a chance to fix issues ahead of the marketing of the property.

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