Traverse City Living with Ginny Fey

What will it take to buy (and win!) the home you really want in today's market? Ginny Fey, Realtor in Traverse City, Michigan, explains what you as a homebuyer need to do to prepare for this fast-moving real estate market and how to increase your chances of getting the home you really want when up against multiple offers. If you are planning to buy a home or need recommendations for a mortgage lender in Traverse City or the surrounding Grand Traverse area of Northern Michigan, contact Ginny Fey at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com.

Do you know there are several mortgage programs other than a 30-year fixed home loan? I've worked in mortgage lending for many years before working in real estate, so contact me at 231-360-7822 if you want to work with a reputable lender who can explore different options that may be better suited for your financial situation.

Homeowners, if you are showing your home to sell in January, it's time to put all holiday decorations away. Although your home may look cozy and festive, it gives an overall impression of feeling outdated to a potential homebuyer. Do you live in the Traverse City and surrounding Northern Michigan area and want more tips for selling your home? Contact me at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com!

Is it better to renovate your existing home or to move and find a new home that better suits your needs? That's a personal choice, but what will help you decide is first finding out how much home equity you have. If you want to know the current value of your home and you live in Traverse City or the surrounding Northern Michigan area, contact me at ginny.fey@gmail.com to find out how much your home equity has grown!

As a follow-up to my video about closing costs, here are some real numbers to give you a better idea of how much to budget for when saving to buy a home. If you need any help in connecting with a mortgage lender to discuss what home loan programs are available to help reach your goal of buying a home in Traverse City, Michigan and the surrounding area, contact me at ginny.fey@gmail.com.

Ginny Fey of Real Estate One in Traverse City, Michigan, explains what the financial impact would be of waiting until 2022 to buy a home. She breaks down how the forecasted increase in mortgage rates will affect the overall price of a home and your monthly payment. If you are looking to buy a home in the Traverse City and surrounding Northern Michigan area, contact Ginny at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com.

What are closing costs? As a homebuyer, how much should you expect to pay in addition to the down payment? Closing costs are the additional fees that go along with purchasing a home. Working with a reputable real estate agent and mortgage lender will help you plan and prepare for these expenses. If you are house hunting in the Traverse City, Michigan area and need a local housing market expert to guide you, contact me at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com.

When you see a home in person as a homebuyer, it's easy to be wowed by the aesthetics. But make sure to look further and use ALL your senses to evaluate a home. As an experienced realtor, I can be your guide and really point out things that you may not notice at first glance. Email me at ginny.fey@gmail.com if you are house hunting in the Traverse City, Michigan, area and need an agent to help you with your home search.

Why are homes prices going up? It's all about supply and demand. And home prices will continue to rise into 2022, so if you are thinking about buying a home, it's better to make the purchase sooner rather than later. If you are looking to buy a home in Traverse City, Michigan, or are a homeowner in the surrounding Grand Traverse Bay area that wants to sell in order to buy your next home, contact me at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com. I am a Traverse City native and real estate agent at Real Estate One in downtown Traverse City with 30 years of mortgage lending experience. Let's turn your dreams into reality!

Summer is about to end and I want to give a quick housing market update for Traverse City and the surrounding Northern Michigan area as we head into the fall. Thank you for all the business you have sent my way these past few months and I hope you have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! Ginny Fey, Realtor Real Estate One - Traverse City, Michigan 231-360-7822 ginny.fey@gmail.com

Housing inventory updates? Renter bidding wars? Watch to find out what's the latest with the Traverse City real estate market. And contact me at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com if you are thinking about buying a home or selling your home in Traverse City or the surrounding Northern Michigan area.

As a homebuyer, should I wait to buy? Ginny Fey, a Traverse City native and local real estate agent, shares some market insight on why buying a home sooner rather than later is better. If you are looking to buy a home or sell your home in Traverse City, Michigan, or the surrounding Grand Traverse Bay area, or want to learn more about the Northern Michigan housing market, contact Ginny at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com.

What is going on with the housing market in Traverse City and the surrounding Northern Michigan area? Ginny Fey, a Traverse City real estate agent at Real Estate One, provides an update with the number of homes for sale in the Grand Traverse Bay area.

Communication is key! As a real estate agent in Traverse City, I understand the importance of being reachable to my clients. Time is of the essence in a real estate transaction, and you need an agent who can be available to answer questions and advise you so you don't miss out on an opportunity or lose money from missed deadlines. If you are need a real estate agent in Traverse City and the surrounding Northern Michigan area, please give me a call at 231-360-7822 or ginny.fey@gmail.com.

In a hot seller's market when there is an abundance of homebuyers but not enough homes for sale, can't a homeowner just easily sell his or her home without a real estate agent? Listen to this true story from Ginny Fey, a Traverse City realtor, of what happens when two homeowners--one with an agent and one without--sell their homes. If you are in need of local housing market insight in Traverse City or the surrounding Grand Traverse Bay area in Northern Michigan, contact Ginny at ginny.fey@gmail.com or 231-360-7822.

What's the difference between an appraisal guarantee and appraisal gap? In today's housing market in which the offered price can go above the asking price, a gap between the appraised value and the contract price is happening more frequently. As a homebuyer, it's important to work with your real estate agent to understand what your options are in this situation. If you are planning to buy or sell a home in Traverse City, Michigan, or the surrounding Grand Traverse Bay area, email me at ginny.fey@gmail.com and I'll be happy to answer any questions.

What makes a home appealing to a buyer? My 10 home staging tips include real-life examples of what my current homebuyers are looking for.

Homeowners, how do you know which buyer's offer is the best one when you sell your house? Are certain mortgage loans "better" than others? Watch my full video to learn more.

The forced savings you can earn from making a mortgage payment enables you to build wealth through home equity. That equity can come in handy in both good and more challenging times. Ginny Fey, Realtor in Traverse City, Michigan, explains 3 examples of when you can tap into your home equity. If you are thinking about buying a home in Traverse City or live in Northern Michigan and need help selling your home, contact Ginny at ginny.fey@gmail.com or 231-360-7822. Visit Ginny's website at www.ginnyfey.com to learn more about living in Traverse City and the surrounding area.

If you are a millennial homeowner between the ages of 25 to 40 that has been living in your current home for a while, do you realize you may have enough home equity to help you make a down payment on a bigger house? It's a great time to use that equity and get more house for your money while mortgage rates are low. If you are in the Traverse City area and are in need of expertise on how to find your next home, give me a call at 231-360-7822 or email me at ginny.fey@gmail.com. I'm here to open that next door for you!

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