Michelle Meenach's Blog Posts

Why A Home Warranty?

Whether you are buying or selling, the home warranty protects you from the high cost of unexpected failures to the major systems and appliances in your home by repairing or replacing covered items

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A Homebuyer's Guide to Using Gift Money

Coming up with a down payment can feel like quite a hurdle.For millennials, who are currently the largest cohort of homebuyers, getting help with the down payment is fairly common — 

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Paying an Agent LESS May Mean LESS Money in Your Pocket

Be Wary of a Desperate AgentIn today's competitive market some agents are offering to cut their commissions because they don't have systems in place to find buyers. They want to be listing agents.

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How an Appraisal Can Make or Break Your Sale

Are you thinking about selling your home? If so, how exciting!This process means a fresh start and new beginnings. However, before you list your property, it is important that you completely

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2 Things to Understand about Zillow’s Accuracy Rate

How does Zillow’s accuracy rate work? Let’s talk about two important points. I’m not writing because I’m angry, but only because the public places enormous trust in

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How likely is a REAL ESTATE MARKET CRASH?

According to economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal, they think there's a 28% chance of a recession within the next year. However, they state it won't be a faltering housing market that

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Meenach Group PRESENTS Exclusive Off-Market Listings

Almost 100% of home shoppers start their searches online using sites like Zillow or Realtor.com—but did you know that these search engines don’t return all of the available homes for?

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Should I Sell My Home to an iBuyer?

For decades, homeowners have had three choices when it came to selling their homes: sell to an investorsell it themselveshire a real estate agent to assist them with the sale.These choices evolved

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How to Use Gift Money for a Down Payment

If you're looking to purchase a house and you’re receiving a monetary gift, you might be able to use it for all or some of the down payment or closing costs on your home. Depending on the type

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3 CRITICAL STEPS TO TAKE Once You're Ready to Sell

Deciding to sell your home brings on a lengthy list of questions, and "Where do I start?" typically tops that list. Take the following three steps first, and you'll be safely on your way to a

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4 Tips to Sell Your Home in a Transitional Market

There’s nothing more upsetting than your home sitting on the market while others around you are selling.The following are four tips to make sure your home sells during this transitional market

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Self-Employed Mortgage Loan Requirements in 2023

Self-employed mortgage loan borrowers can apply for all the same loans “traditionally” employed borrowers can. You’re held to the same standards for credit, debt, down payment, and

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The TOP REASONS most home purchases FALL THROUGH

Yes, some home sales don’t make it to closing. There are a number of situations that may derail a deal, and it’s a nightmare-come-true when it happens.The good news is that the

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A Letter to Seller's about Today's Market

Dear Sellers,It’s been such a crazy market, but things are starting to change. So, let’s chat. This is coming from a good place, and it’s based on experience, observations, and

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