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Ken Angst REALTOR®, P.E. Nv Lic S.168655

Seller's Side: Helping Buyers Beat the Heat

It's getting hotter each day, so why not entice a few extra buyers in with the promise of a refreshing cool down? In addition, you'll make your home more appealing, potentially bringing in more offers after an open house or home showing.

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Graphic: A Shift in the Market. What you should know and do now! August 2022

Big Changes in Real Estate are Happening

As you might have already guessed, many leading indicators point to a shift in the real estate market. I want to share with you market information that might help you evaluate if it’s time for you to sell your home. Here are some of the facts that we are seeing and how they would impact you getting the maximum equity on your home.

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Brian Prestowitz, one of Ken Angst's real estate clients who passed away from four-year valiant battle with a brain tumor.

Not Gone...Just Gone On Ahead

When I got my real estate license 13 years ago, my goal was strictly financially motivated. I thought I would just sell a few homes each year and make a little more income to help me make ends meet. In 2015, my motivation changed when I realized that I wanted to make Real Estate my full-time job and ditch my engineering consulting career.  At that point, I had an epiphany that how I wanted to build my real estate business was by connecting with all of my clients in a deeply personal way and making everyone part of my tribe. While I absolutely thrive at helping people through real estate transactions and get paid doing so, it is the personal connections I have made over the years with my clients that have had a lasting impact on my career and life.

Unfortunately, when you put yourself there at this personal level you are very vulnerable when something happens to one of your clients, and the impact can be profound and devastating. Earlier this year one of my favorite clients, Brian Prestowitz, passed away from his battle with a brain tumor. He fought a four-year valiant battle and had over 20 brain surgeries.
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June 2022 Real Estate Market Update | Angst Real Estate Team Podcast | Episode 118

In my latest podcast I am joined by Elena Boland, Senior Loan Officer with Wholesale Mortgage Services. We discuss the Reno/Sparks market conditions for June 2022 and gives some insider tips to help buyers and sellers navigate the sharp increases in mortgage rates.
 
 
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Wallpaper - A Cost Effective Way To Update Your Home

If you are looking to update your new home or get your existing home ready for the market, choosing a chic wallpaper to accent a space in your home could be the answer. The numerous colors and textures can truly transform your home! And wallpaper can help to update a boring room with some serious flare. With endless patterns and options, there is bound to be one that catches your eye.

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Important Terms to Know - Home Loans and Lending

Whether you are purchasing your first home or you have purchased a home in the past, there are many things to know about securing a home loan—from the current rates to the terms and conditions and the types of available loans for your situation. We have put together a list of important loan and lending terms in this blog post to help you get a head start on understanding the different aspects of this crucial piece of the home buying process. 

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Home Staging Tips To Increase Your Property's Value

Of course, homeowners want future buyers to see how well they have taken care of the property, and buyers want to know the property is move-in ready. Therefore, the priority for the owners is to declutter and clean their homes before being staged.

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Getting Your Home Ready for the Market

Spring feels like it is finally here and the already hot real estate market in Reno is starting to heat up even more. If you are planning to sell your home soon, we have some tips to help you get your house ready. Doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help sell your home quicker and for a higher price.

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Reviewing your Alta Statements from closing costs from 2021

It is that time of year to start getting your taxes in order for the tax filing deadline on Monday, April 18th, 2022. If you bought or sold real estate in 2021, it is important that you locate and take a look at the Alta Statement (aka Closing Statement) that your title company prepared for you. If you were one of our clients, we have already contacted you and sent you a copy. If you weren't our client last year, you will need to track down your closing package from the title company for your transaction.

It is critical that you take your Alta Statement and forward a copy to your accountant or CPA. This document summarizes all of the fees that you incurred during your real estate transaction. Your accountant or CPA will assist you to determine what closing costs that you can write-off

If you have any questions about your Alta Statement or finding yourself needing a referral for a good accountant, give us a call at 775-525-0309, we would love to help you out.

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