New Leaf Team Blog
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Is Selling the Right Choice?
According to NAR research, the most common reasons to list a home for sale are a desire to be closer to friends and family, a too small current home, or a change in family situation. But before you decide to put your home on the market, you should find out if selling your home is the right move to make.
These questions can help you decide whether you should list your home for sale or stay where you are a little longer.
1. Have you built substantial equity in your current home?
Check your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out how much you've paid down. Usually you don't build up much equity in the first few years of your mortgage, as monthly payments are mostly interest. But if yo...
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Open for Business: Safety Protocols In Place
At Montague Miller & Co we want to express our gratitude to all of our friends and clients for putting your trust in our agents and company as we continue to focus on helping you realize your real estate goals. While serving central Virginia for over seven decades, we have weathered a few challenges although the Covid pandemic has been most unique. We have been blessed over the last 16 months to not only have survived, but to have thrived. We have you, our loyal friends and clients to thank. While the greatest challenges of the pandemic may be behind us, the repercussions and effects on the market will likely be felt for some time to come.
At Montague Miller our primary concern is to...
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Preparing for a Move
Whether you're going across town or across the country, moving can be a stressful time. Below are some things to remember as you prepare for your move that can make the process go a little more smoothly.
Update your mailing address
- Go to usps.com or fill out a change-of-address form at your local post office.
- Plan ahead! Mail fo...
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2020 CAAR Professional Honor Society
Congratulations to John and Rives on their induction into the 2020 class of the CAAR Professional Honor Society!
From the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS
CAAR announced the induction of 50 REALTORS® into the 2020 class of the CAAR Professional Honor Society during a virtual General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 11th.
This prestigious accolade has been a long-standing award program at the state level and was instituted by CAAR in 1996 to recognize standards of industry excellence. A total of 194 different REALTORS® have reached this pinnacle achievement in the local program's history. The 2020 class marks the 25th year for si...
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Buying in a Tight Market
Low inventory can make for fierce competition when buying a home. Here are a few things that you can do to stay ahead of the game and increase your chances of getting your dream home.
1. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You will know exactly what you can afford and be able to make a firm commitment to buy. Having a prequalification can make an offer more desirable to a seller.
2. Stay in close contact with your real estate agent. We will be on the lookout for the newest l...
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