Category: Ask LifePoint
How has the pandemic impacted real estate?
According to a recent poll, 23% of US workers are fully remote, 14% are hybrid while 62% have returned to work. We spent the last 18 months spending lots more time at home. This has changed housing needs resulting in many homeowners with plans to make a move. Whether they need home office, homeschooling, smaller/larger... Read More
What the Differences in Financing
What Is The Difference Between FHA, VA and Conventional Financing The simple answer is downpayment, credit scores, job history and debt-to-income ratio. Knowing your qualifying ability and options for financing are a critical step in the home buying process. We guide all of our buyer clients to explore options and have a pre-approval in place... Read More
Do I Really Need A Home Inspection?
With the continued competition for homes for sale, buyers have been asking if they should skip the home inspection step. Our answer is NO in most cases. Many sellers are offering their home for sale As-Is so it is critical for a buyer to obtain an independent assessment to know exactly what As-Is means for... Read More
Housing Bubble
In 2008, many homeowners were highly leveraged with a mortgage. Many homeowners defaulted on those mortgages resulting in the largest foreclosure wave the U.S. had ever seen. Many question whether the current market could result in another bubble. Our short answer is we will never say never but circumstances are much different now. The new... Read More
Inventory Update 2021
Ask LifePoint is back to answer some of your real estate questions! -Low inventory and high demand still continues. -August and September 2021 have been record sales months. -10% price increase over 2020 -3/5 homes sold above asking price Read More
Covid & Buyer Preferences- Distance Learning & Homeschooling
Covid & Buyer Preferences – Distance Learning & Homeschooling Covid has brought about some interesting changes in home buyer behavior and preferences. In this video, we talk about the impact that Covid has had on family dynamics related to education options and opportunities. Have Questions? Let Us Know! Read More
Covid & Buyer Preferences- Location & Commute
Covid & Buyer Preferences- Location & Commute Covid has brought about some interesting changes in home buyer behavior and preferences. In this video, we talk about the impact that Covid has had on WHERE people are choosing to live and work. Have Questions? Let Us Know! Read More
Covid & Buyer Preferences- Floor Plan & Design
Covid & Buyer Preferences- Floor Plan & Design Covid has brought about some interesting changes in home buyer behavior and preferences. In this video, we talk about the impact that Covid has had on floor plan and layout preferences. Have Questions? Let Us Know! Read More
Solutions for Sellers- For Sale By Owner
Solutions for Sellers- For Sale By Owner “Wow! I bet I can sell my house by myself since it’s a seller’s market.” Sure, that’s an option. In this video, we will talk about the pros and cons of tackling a home sale by yourself. Have Questions? Let Us Know! Read More
Solutions for Sellers- Home Staging
Solutions for Sellers- Home Staging “Since it’s a seller’s market do I really need to get my home staged?” That’s a great question and one we have heard fairly often. In this video we discuss the importance of property condition and staging to obtain the highest price for your home. Have Questions? Let Us Know! Read More
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