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"Low home inventory is a chronic problem in the US. This has generally kept prices up and it is not expected to change dramatically this year. But what has changed is mortgage rates. It's about supply and demand. With supply still so limited, anything that causes demand to go up will likely cause prices to go up, too."

 

Source: Keeping Current Matters Blog / Date as of: 2/22/24 www.keepingcurrentmatters.com

 

First Home | Dream Home | Downsizing |

"Rightsizing"| Community Living | Assisted Living |

Vacation Home | Investment Property

Choosing to buy a home should be an enjoyable process! It also enables you to start building equity!  Follow these important steps:

 

If you plan to have a mortgage the first step is:

  • Secure a pre-approval from a trusted lender and lock in your financing. Working within a pre-approved budget from a trusted lender is crucial to a positive buying experience.  

It empowers you! You will be taken seriously and, if needed, can respond quickly in a competitive market when submitting an offer. 


 

Need a lender? I have a list of trusted lenders for you from which to choose.

 

What is motivating you to move?

 

As your real estate professional my job is to represent you and your best interests as we discuss your dreams and needs. It's imperative that you know what value I can add for you during this process. I have access to:

  • Valuable resources and industry market information
  • Memberships to several tools to research a home
  • Skills to communicate with people in the market
  • Saavy to guide you, write offers, negotiate on your behalf and create timelines for all the many important steps of the home buying process.

Our collective and collaborative office industry knowledge, intel and resources coupled with the many crucial steps to finding and closing on a home, and our open conversations make this experience both rewarding and successful for us all!

 

I can refer you to some of our trusted and qualified professionals with whom our many collaborative agents at The Shanahan Group work. As we navigate the timeline and journey together of buying a home, these are some key components for you to align. 

  • Mortgage Lenders (for pre-approval and purchase)
  • Residential Real Estate Attorneys
  • Licensed Home Inspectors 

You may not need all of them and some aren't needed until later in the buying process and timeline, but good to think about and have ready. 

 

I have a list of trusted professionals at my fingertips with which to provide to you should you need recommendations and guidance.

 

Let's connect! If you or someone you know is looking, I am here to help from start to finish.

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Julie Gustafson

Sales Associate

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group

552 Main Street Winchester, MA 01890

mobile: 781-382-5950 

office: 781-729-9030 

julie.gustafson@shanahanre.com

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