realestate

  • mortgages for teachers and educators

    Mortgages for Teachers and Educators

    As a teacher, you may be struggling to save up for a down payment on a home. Fortunately, there are programs available that can provide down payment assistance specifically for educators! Here’s what you need to know about mortgages for teachers and educators! Learn about Mortgages for Teachers and Educators What is down payment assistance? […]

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  • fico change

    What the new FICO scoring system means for homebuyers

    It’s important to remember that media clickbait can sometimes be misleading, and we shouldn’t always take them at face value. ⁠A recent example of this is the headlines surrounding changing fees on mortgages. While some media outlets may have sensationalized the story by using alarmist headlines, the truth is that mortgage fees do change from […]

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  • 5 hidden costs of buying a home

    5 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

    Realtor.com surveyed homebuyers and 44% of them reported that they weren’t aware of all the costs associated with buying a home. Let’s explore five of these hidden costs in detail: closing costs, moving costs, home inspection, title insurance, and potential renovations. 5 hidden costs of buying a home Closing Costs – Closing costs are fees that […]

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  • Taxes for Real Estate Agents

    Taxes for Real Estate Agents

    As a real estate agent, it’s important to stay on top of your finances, especially when it comes to tax season. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the process of doing your taxes as a real estate agent. Taxes for Real Estate Agents Keep accurate records: As a real estate agent, you […]

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  • selling made easy: contract to closing

    Selling made Easy: Contract to Closing

    Selling Made Easy: Contract to Closing. That’s what we do! Selling your home can be a daunting task, but with the right preparation and approach, it can also be a smooth and easy process. Read on to see some of the most important parts of your contract timeline and learn how to make the process […]

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  • reasons you should hire sage and cedar real estate

    Reasons you should hire Sage & Cedar Real Estate

    There are so many benefits to working with Sage & Cedar when it comes to buying or selling a home. Making sure you have the right team on your side is essential. How do you know that we are the best option? Here are a few reasons you should hire Sage & Cedar Real Estate! […]

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  • 3 reasons to sell your home now

    3 reasons to sell your home now

    With mortgage interest rates evening out and the market slowing down, the earlier you get in the game as a seller this year, the better. Here are 3 reasons why listing your home in 2023 might be the right move for you! 3 Reasons to Sell your Home Now! 01. The Buyer Pool is Expanding […]

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  • Why we host our team with eXp Realty

    Why we host our team with EXP Realty

    Did you know that Sage & Cedar Real Estate is under the eXp Realty umbrella?⁠ We couldn’t imagine hosting our team with any other brokerage. As businesses evolve and become more reliant on technology, the need for remote work has become increasingly apparent. With this in mind, many companies are turning to virtual workplaces to […]

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  • 4 reasons new real estate agents fail

    4 Reasons New Real Estate Agents Fail

    HARD TRUTH: Nobody said being in real estate was easy! The statistics for new agents that quit within their few years are staggering. NAR reports 87% of agents leave the industry after 5 years. Keep reading to find out the top 4 reasons new real estate agents fail and what you can do to prevent […]

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  • 4 can't miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers

    4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers!

    If you purchased a home in 2022 (and even before!) you may have some changes to your taxes this year!⁠ Homeowners receive many tax breaks that renters don’t get. Let’s take a look at 4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers.  4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers   01. A HOMEOWNER’S BIGGEST […]

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