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Lisa M. Ford
Lisa M. Ford Lic. RE Salesperson (315) 310-9165

The Move-UP Method
Lisa M. Ford 1 year ago

Seamlessly sell your home so you can move up to your family's dream home and make new memories.

It wasn't even a thought when you moved into your new home that someday you'd actually fill your house to the point where there would be no room.

But then the kids came and changed everything. While you have created wonderful memories in your home, now it feels as though the walls are closing in. 

It feels as though the space gets smaller and smaller on a daily basis, and the kids' stuff is taking ov...
Two Reasons Why Waiting To Buy a Home Will Cost You
Lisa M. Ford 2 years ago

If you’re a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, or a renter with a strong desire to become a homeowner, you may be hoping that waiting until next year could mean better market conditions to purchase a home.

To determine whether you should buy now or wait another year, you can ask yourself two simple questions:

1. Where will home prices be a year from now?

2. Where will mortgage rates be a year from now?

Let’s shed some light on the answers to both of these qu...
Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality
Lisa M. Ford 2 years ago

 

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the number of sole-person households has nearly doubled, and that’s a trend that’s expected to continue. According to Freddie Mac:

“Our calculation suggests that there will be an additional 5 million sole...
Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year
Lisa M. Ford 2 years ago

 

There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us.

According to the 2021 State of the American Homeowner report by Unison:

“Last year, staying home became a necessity and that...
Let's get to know each other
Lisa M. Ford 2 years ago

Whether you're a first time buyer or a seasoned repeat home owner, I would love to take the journey with you. My goal would be to help you traverse the real estate buying process with expertise and professionalism. Don't leave the largest purchase of your life to just anyone. I am supported by an amazing knowledgeable and dynamic team.

Not sure where to start…  let’s sit down have a cup of coffee and get to know each other!  

Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Lisa M. Ford 2 years ago

 



Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022:

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5% for full year 2022.”

If you’re thinking of buying a home, here are a few things to keep in mind so you can succeed even as mortgage rates rise.

Taking Time Off C...
Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook
Lisa M. Ford 2 years ago

There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and the mortgage rates are beginning to rise.

With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone- from the mainstream media to the lone blogger-has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, we'll continue to see a rash of troublesome headlines over the next few months. To make sure you aren't paralyzed by the headline, turn to reliable resources for a l...
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