Author Archives: Heidi Hines

How Accurate is a Zestimate?

The real estate website Zillow offers an online home valuation known as a Zestimate. Some homeowners find the Zestimate to be accurate, while others dismiss its findings. What factors affect…

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January 6, 2021

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Prequalified or Preapproved: What’s the Difference?

One of the most important steps in the home-shopping process is for buyers to have an initial assessment of their ability to get a mortgage. As a buyer, already having a mortgage…

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December 30, 2020

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Mortgage Forbearance During Financial Crises

In times of financial distress, some homeowners can seek relief from monthly payments through mortgage forbearance programs. These programs can be helpful during rough times, but they must be handled…

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December 21, 2020

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Does Your Real Estate Agent Work for You?

When hiring a real estate agent to help buy or sell a home, you expect the agent to work in your best interests. There are, however, a few instances when…

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December 16, 2020

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In recent years it’s grown increasingly popular to put up a “coming soon” sign before a home officially hits the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). As a buyer, can you benefit from…

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December 8, 2020

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Selling Your Home in Winter? Let it Show!

Conventional wisdom says that the best time to sell a home is in spring. But selling your home in winter doesn’t mean you’ll be left out in the cold. Read…

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December 4, 2020

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Realtors Working Together for Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Florence came through the Carolinas this past week and caused devastation in areas along the coast. With flooding and structural damages, many people’s homes were ravaged and they lost…

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September 21, 2018

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When is my loan approved?

That’s a common question from buyers. Buyers get their “pre-qualification” letters and start shopping for a home. Once they go under contract, their lender asks for all sorts of documentation…

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August 6, 2018

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The Nitty Gritty on Real Estate Business Models

How would you like some insight as to the different business models available to sell your home and how these models can affect you? There are a few new real…

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July 10, 2018

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2 Highland Creek Homes to Tour This Saturday!

We invite you to come out and tour 2 NEW TeamHeidi Listings in Highland Creek this Saturday! Both homes are open Saturday, June 16th from 1 PM – 4 PM.…

Written by Heidi Hines

June 15, 2018

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