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House to Home Series – Mike and Jessica Playlist
Welcome to our House to Home Series! We are excited about this new series! We are going to spotlight actual buyers on their journey through the process of finding their dream home! Actual homes, actual buyers, actual dreams coming true! In the episodes below, watch Mike and Jessica tour homes and pick out their first…
Read MoreWhat Retirees Need to Know about Buying a Vacation Home
Many retirees decide to purchase a vacation home as their ideal place to rest and relax. A second home can be a gathering place for friends and family, and a supplement to your retirement income via future renting potential. Plus, any mortgage interest you pay is tax deductible as long as it’s a personal residence,…
Read MoreHidden Costs of Buying a Home
You’ve saved and planned and you are finally ready to buy your first home or move up to a larger one. It’s fairly easy to figure out how large a mortgage you can fit into your budget. Your real estate agent has tables and formulas that can determine the percentage of your income that’s reasonable…
Read MoreAre Zillow’s Zestimates Accurate?
Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Many people quickly view these Zestimates and believe that their home is worth that price, when the truth is different. Zestimates are a quick and dirty estimate of your home’s value based on other homes in the area, value history, and other…
Read MoreWhat is a Zillow Zestimate?
Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Wondering what it is and how accurate it could be? Jay breaks it down and offers advice on getting an accurate estimate for your home.
Read MoreDefining the Relationship – Buyers Agency
Just getting started in the home buying process? Let’s define the relationship! Mark gives an overview of what the first step looks like when working with our team to find your next home. Exclusive Buyer Agency Contract – Short Form (version 1)
Read MoreIntro to Trello Tutorial
There are a lot of tools out there to help keep you organized. One of our favorites is Trello, an online project management tool. At the Mark Deering Team we use it everyday to collaborate on projects and make sure those projects are getting completed. Mark walks you through the basics of using this tool…
Read MoreCounteroffer Tips for Sellers
You’re selling your home at a price decided upon with the help of your real estate agent. Together you have researched the market and prepared to list your home at a price you believe to be viable and suited to the condition of the property. A potential buyer makes an offer, but it’s lower than…
Read MoreHow to sell and buy a home at the same time
The Deering Team explains how you go about buying and selling a home at the same time. There are options! Some are risky, some are not. We are happy to look at your situation and give you expert advice on what you should do. Contact us today for a phone or in person consultation! Video…
Read MoreWhat Agents Consider When Pricing Your Home
Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet that can help you decide how to set the price on your house, it takes a real estate professional to evaluate the data to your best advantage. A deep knowledge of your surrounding area and current market conditions is a big part of an…
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