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Carl Brackens
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring...
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Carl Brackens
Apr 1, 20242 min read
The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week...
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Carl Brackens
Feb 28, 20242 min read
Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move
No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through any change in your life and you...
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Carl Brackens
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You
Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines...
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Carl Brackens
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell
Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your...
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Carl Brackens
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Labor Day Reflections: More Than Just BBQs and Sales
Labor Day is just around the corner, and like many of you, I've often pondered its unique name. Why do we call it "Labor" Day when most...
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Carl Brackens
Jun 30, 20232 min read
July 2023 Homeward Bound Newsletter
Have you ever stopped to ponder the meaning of freedom? As we gear up for July 4th, our annual celebration of independence and liberty,...
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Carl Brackens
May 31, 20232 min read
June 2023 Homeward Bound Newsletter
Guess what? June is here, and you know what that means—summer is in full swing! Longer days, warmer weather, and more people out...
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Carl Brackens
May 14, 20231 min read
Celebrating Mother's Day: Honoring the Real-Life Superheroes Among Us
May is a time for celebrating the remarkable women in our lives - our moms. Mother's Day is an occasion dedicated to expressing our deep...
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Carl Brackens
Apr 30, 20232 min read
May 2023 Homeward Bound Newsletter
Can you believe it's already May? This time of year is truly special because it's when we take a moment to appreciate the incredible...
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Carl Brackens
Mar 31, 20232 min read
April 2023 Homeward Bound Newsletter
Help Save a Child’s Life with Your Next Real Estate Transaction As we enter the month of April, it’s important to remember that while...
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Carl Brackens
Mar 1, 20233 min read
March 2023 Homeward Bound Newsletter
Who cares if the Ground Hog got it right… Spring is Springing! Yay! I just came inside from shooting a video outside, and WOW! It’s nice...
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Carl Brackens
Jan 31, 20232 min read
February 2023 Homeward Bound Newsletter
The Love Doctor is in… Not that I am the Dr. of Love or anything like that, I’m not even sure there is such a person. Many songs attempt...
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Carl Brackens
Jan 18, 20232 min read
What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year....
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Carl Brackens
Dec 1, 20223 min read
What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership
If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks...
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Carl Brackens
Nov 1, 20223 min read
November 2022 Homeward Bound Newsletter
The month of November brings about an extra opportunity to say Thank You for being a valuable part of our business. As most begin to...
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Carl Brackens
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market...
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Carl Brackens
Oct 18, 20222 min read
The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing
Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to...
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Carl Brackens
Oct 11, 20221 min read
What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about...
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Carl Brackens
Oct 4, 20222 min read
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go DownThe Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re...
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