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Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates? When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too!  Maybe you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? […] The post Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates? appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know – […] The post The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

Embracing Current Home Design Trends: What’s In and What Works for You Home design trends are constantly evolving, and staying updated can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the current trends in colors, kitchens, staging or transitioning your home for sale, exterior home design, and bathroom design. Remember, […] The post Embracing Current Home Design Trends: What’s In and What Works for You appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW ...

Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring Buying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But, what if there was a solution that could help with both? If you’re having a hard time finding a home you love, and mortgage rates are putting pressure […] The post Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers to the idea that a lot of baby boomers are going to move or downsize all at once. And the […] The post Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

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 to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years […] The post The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much […] The post What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal: Outdoor Projects That Add Value Are you planning to sell your home soon? One of the most effective ways to  make a lasting first impression is by enhancing your home’s curb appeal. Outdoor projects not only beautify your property but also add value. In this blog post, we’ll explore some […] The post Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal: Outdoor Projects That Add Value appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

Demystifying PITI: Why Your Mortgage Payment Could Increase Over Time Are you in the process of buying a home? Congratulations! As you prepare the exciting journey of homeownership, it’s important to understand all the factors that affect your mortgage payments. Your mortgage payment is made up of 4 parts called PITI – Principle, Interest, Taxes, […] The post Why Your Mortgage Payment Could Increase Over Time appeared first on Jessica Russell | DFW Realtor. ...

Understanding the NAR Lawsuit: What Home Buyers and Home Sellers Need to Know You may have heard about the recent news regarding the National Association of Realtors (NAR). There has been a proposed settlement of several antitrust lawsuits concerning broker commissions. The media often sensationalizes topics with attention-grabbing headlines to gain more clicks and this […] The post Understanding the NAR Lawsuit: What Home Buyers and Home Sellers Need to Know appeared first on Jessica Russ ...