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Infographic titled 'Time in the Market Beats Trying to Time the Market' with a blue background featuring an image of a house and clock icons. It explains that home prices are projected to rise over the next five years and includes a bar chart showing estimated home price performance from 2025 to 2029 with percentage increases (ranging from 3.63% to 4.12%). A section highlights the potential equity gains for a $400,000 home purchased in January, showing a projected equity increase of over $83,251 by 2030. The infographic concludes with a call to action, encouraging buyers to purchase now to build equity. The source is HPES, and the contact information for Paul Garrison of JPAR® Real Estate is included at the bottom.

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market (Infographic)

Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you're able to buy now, this equity is one reason why it'll be worth it in the long run. Let’s connect if you're ready to talk...

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling. If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was priced too high, needs some repairs, or didn’t get the right exposure. If you still want to move, let’s connect to come up with a new strategy....

2025 Housing Market Forecasts

2025 Housing Market Forecasts

Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale. Want to know more about what this could mean for your plans this year? Let’s connect to discuss your 2025...

How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment

How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment

Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn't try to time the market. Instead, it's better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even a little bit, your monthly payment on your next home will too. Want to see what this looks like at a different price point? Let’s...

Get Ready To Buy a Home in 2025

Get Ready To Buy a Home in 2025

If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen. Focus on improving your credit, planning for your down payment, getting pre-approved, and prioritizing your wish list. But first, let’s connect so you have expert advice every step of the...

Infographic titled 'Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent,' showing a decline in the percentage of homeowners selling without an agent from 21% in 1981 to 6% in 2024. Highlights challenges faced by sellers without agents, such as pricing errors, slow sales, legal complexities, poor home presentation, and lack of time. Includes call-to-action: 'Selling without a pro isn’t worth the hassle. Let’s connect to see if we’d work well together.' Contact information for Paul Garrison, Realtor at JPAR® Real Estate, displayed at the bottom.

Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent (Infographic)

More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side. Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and repairs, paperwork, negotiation, and more can be a real headache. Selling without a pro isn’t worth the hassle. Let’s connect to see if we’d work well...

Infographic titled 'The Truth About Down Payments,' debunking the misconception that buyers need to put 20% down. It highlights that median down payments are 9% for first-time homebuyers and 18% for all buyers. The infographic explains that some loans require as little as 3.5% or 0% down and features stats on down payment assistance programs, with the average benefit being $17,000. Includes resources for more information.

The Truth About Down Payments

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive. And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into down payment assistance. There are thousands of programs that offer an average benefit of nearly $17,000. To learn more...

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and loan type. According to Experian, the range is anywhere from 500 to 700 for the minimum credit score. That means you don’t need perfect credit to buy a home. Your credit score is important – but that doesn’t mean it needs to be perfect. Work with a lender to learn...

Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling

Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling

Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season. Buyers looking right now are serious about moving and the number of homes for sale is typically lower this time of year – helping your house stand out. While inventory is higher this year than it’s been in the last few winters, you'll still be in this year’s sweet...

Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes

Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes

There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true. Experts agree the share of homes bought by investors is declining – and most are smaller investors, like your neighbor who owns a second home, not Wall Street. No matter what you’ve heard, the majority of homes are still being purchased by everyday homebuyers like you – not big investors....

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