One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we’re all eager for some relief.
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
Gretchen Tipps
The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Gretchen Tipps
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the median down payment has too.
Stay ahead of the curve of the summer housing market in our latest #GTK blog post on BerkshireHathawayHS.com. Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling this summer, you’ll gain invaluable insights on everything from securing prequalification to cultivating strong connections with industry experts. Questions? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you.
We have you covered when it comes to helping you keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the real estate market. Here, we take a look back at the facts and stats for Q1 2024. If you have any questions, please reach out to us!
Don't Let "As Is" Become a Wasted Opportunity at Smith Mountain Lake
Friday, March 29th, 2024
Gretchen Tipps
A Hot Market Doesn't Mean "As-Is" is the Easy Button
Here at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate, we know the Smith Mountain Lake market is moving fast. You might think selling your home "as-is" is the quickest way to capitalize. But before you go that route, let's chat about the potential drawbacks.
The housing market is changing, and we at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate want to keep you informed! The global Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network just released its 2024 Real Estate Report, packed with insights to help you navigate the current real estate climate around the world.
Selling your home in 2024? The IRS might offer tax benefits! You may avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of your primary residence, but you need to meet certain ownership and usage criteria:
The available tax gain exclusion is $250,000 for singles or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Congratulations to Jane Horne, Vicki Millehan and Debbie Shelton!
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Gretchen Tipps
Wonderful job to our agents Jane Horne, Vicki Millehan and Debbie Shelton for their rankings within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network in the fourth quarter of 2023!
Jane Sullivan Horne ranked 2nd place in Virginia in the category of Agents Total GCI.
We're so proud to announce that during the third quarter of 2023, Vicki Millehan and Debbie Shelton ranked first place in Virginia for Small Teams Residential Units and first place in Virginia for Small Teams Total GCI!
Incredible job, Vicki and Debbie!
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