Susan King-Kohl - Realtor

With the proper planning and advice, surviving spouses can avoid paying unnecessary taxes.

Surviving Spouse Sale Period Surviving spouses have a two-year period following the death of their spouse in which they can sell their home and claim the higher exclusion for married couples.

It is an interesting time where sales are slowing but lack of inventory is still causing prices to increase but at a slower rate than 2021.

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If you have the resources for 20% down payment, the savings can be worth it.

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Using a mortgage creates leverage for the homeowner that also influences their rate of return as in other investments.

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As drivers, let's slow down and do what we can to not be distracted.

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Prices are going to continue to rise with experts latest estimates ranging from 9% to 16% for 2022.

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Connect with your real estate professional to find out the facts about the market because good information can make a difference in making a good decision.

Indecision Can Be Expensive With all that is going on in the world, a global pandemic, supply chain issues, highest inflation in 40 years, the economic effects of a war in Ukraine, it can be overwhelming to think about when the right time is to buy a home.

A balanced market is considered to be six month's inventory which means when it is lower, it favors sellers and when it is higher, it favors buyers.

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The advantage to these programs is putting the repairs into the mortgage without having to refinance after they are done and incur additional expenses.

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