Fortyfour85 - Real Estate Group

Hey there, it’s your local experts again, just stopping by to drop some real estate golden nuggets! ✨

What exactly is a building code? 🤔 It’s a set of safety standards agreed upon for a specific area, dictating how buildings are designed, constructed, and the materials used.

Think of it as the rulebook for ensuring homes are safe, sturdy, and up to code.

🏡 Always check local building codes when planning construction or renovations!

June Festivals! 🎉

Reverse 1.5—sounds fancy, right?

🏡 But what does it actually mean? It’s all about convenience: the primary bedroom is on the main floor, while the other bedrooms are downstairs. Perfect for anyone who wants to keep life easy upstairs and cozy downstairs!

📌 Save this for future house-hunting adventures and let us know: Would you live in a reverse 1.5?

Did you know? A poorly maintained home can lose up to $20K in value! 😲 Use your extra time this season to tackle those home maintenance tasks and protect your investment.

💡 Tip: Stay on top of small repairs, routine checks, and seasonal upkeep to keep your home in tip-top shape—and your property value intact.

Looking for more home value tips? Let’s connect! Protect your biggest investment with expert advice tailored to you.

✨HAPPY CLOSING DAY! ✨

We are so excited for our buyers and the purchase of their new home! 🎉They were able to get their offer accepted in a multiple offer situation and now get to call this wonderful house home. 🏡🥰

Closing way ahead of schedule, and a smooth transaction from start to finish, this is what we like to see. Congrats to all, we can't wait to see what they do to it, to make it their own. 😍🥂

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Let’s talk about the little things in real estate that make us smile:

✨ Sellers who light up every room before a showing—instant warm and welcoming vibes!

🥓 Sellers who don’t cook bacon right before a showing (trust us, no one’s looking for a breakfast-inspired scent tour).

🐾 Cats that respect the mystery vibe and stay hidden during house tours.

💬 Waking up to heartfelt reviews from amazing clients who’ve trusted us to guide their journey.

These are the moments that remind me why we love what we do. What’s something about your home-buying or selling journey that made you smile?

Share it with us! 🏡💛

Thinking about buying or building a new construction home this year? 🏡✨ Make it a dream come true by avoiding these common mistakes:

1️⃣ Choose features that make you happy—this is your home, after all!
2️⃣ Keep resale value in mind with upgrades that add long-term value.
3️⃣ Stay within your loan qualification amount to avoid financial stress.

Welcome, new faces! 👋We're so glad you’re here.

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🏡✨. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just dreaming, we specialize in helping people find the perfect place to call home.

When we are not working with clients, you can find us with our families, shopping, doing projects around our houses, on the boat, or just hanging out.

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First-time home buyer mistakes are common, and while many aren’t a huge deal, some can be disastrous and lead to unwanted process delays and financial issues down the road.

Although an initial mortgage approval estimates how much house you can afford, this amount isn’t always going to fit within your budget since there’s often a difference between your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) and your monthly expenses as a whole.

When a lender reviews your financial information for approval, they rely on your DTI to determine how much of your monthly income is going toward debt bills. But DTI doesn’t account for all your expenses, and costs like groceries, utilities, and health insurance can quickly add up. Therefore, buying a home worth your entire approved mortgage amount may make it difficult for you to afford other monthly payments.

Be sure to consider any monthly expenses that may have been unaccounted for in the initial approval process. In addition to your current budget, factor in extra costs that will come with being a homeowner, including closing costs, maintenance, and the potential for increased utility costs.