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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

August 14, 2025 By Michael Shetler

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.

What You Need To Know About Concessions

August 13, 2025 By Michael Shetler

Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. 

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

August 12, 2025 By Michael Shetler

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

August 8, 2025 By Michael Shetler

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

August 7, 2025 By Michael Shetler

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? 

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

August 6, 2025 By Michael Shetler

Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

August 5, 2025 By Michael Shetler

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

August 1, 2025 By Michael Shetler

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. 

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

July 31, 2025 By Michael Shetler

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

July 30, 2025 By Michael Shetler

With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.

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Michael Shetler

Keller Williams Village Square Realty


74 Godwin Avenue Suite 231
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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