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A Note From Barb Trousdale

Barb Trousdale
Broker, Owner, REALTOR

What a month! It’s been a great season for the skiers and snowmobilers among us, but I know many (including me) are looking forward to spring.

2015 is turning out to be a fantastic year for real estate; we’ve helped many Buyers and Sellers accomplish their goal of moving already and we’re only two months [...]

A Loan with a Down Payment Option as Low as 3%

In December, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac launched Home Possible Advantage, a program that makes it possible for buyers to purchase a home with a smaller down payment. Through the program, low- and moderate-income buyers can qualify for loans with down payments as low as three percent. The program will open up the housing market to responsible [...]

3 Things to Think About Before Downsizing

3 Things to Think About Before Downsizing

Downsizing is a personal choice that many people face as children move out of the house. This often leaves a couple alone in a home that is bigger than they need. The benefits of living in a smaller home are many, but there are also drawbacks. Here are some important questions that will help to [...]

3 Reasons to Keep Your Home Listed During the Holidays

As the holidays approach, home sellers are often tempted to take their homes off the market until spring-or even wait until spring to list. After all, buyers are too busy now to search for houses, right? In a word, no. As a rule, you should list your home when you want to sell it, not when you think it will sell, because no one can predict [...]

Five Surprising Things that Don't Impact Your Credit Score

When becoming informed about what affects your credit score, it's just as important to know the things that don't have an impact on your credit score-either positive or negative-as it is to understand the factors that can help or hurt your credit. Here is a look at five things that surprisingly won't affect your credit [...]

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