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Whether looking for a home in one of our great towns like Fergus Falls, or finding your dream lakefront cabin, we are here to help you buy your next home. We understand this is one of the biggest decisions you will face, at any point in your life. Not only are we committed to finding you the right property at the best price, we will walk you through the transaction, address all of your concerns and assist you with all paperwork and negotiations. Your complete satisfaction is our highest priority.

When It’s Time to Move, We Can Help

Homesandlakeshore.com provides a FREE moving trailer to clients on a first come, first served basis. Save time and money, and start enjoying your new home sooner. This service is available to buying and/or selling clients throughout Otter Tail County, including Ashby, Battle Lake, Clitherall, Dalton, Erhard, Fergus Falls, Henning, New York Mills, Ottertail, Perham, Underwood, Vining, and all of the beautiful lake areas, town neighborhoods and rural properties with acreage.

We would be honored to assist you in buying your next home, and help you move too. Contact us and ask any questions via our custom contact form.  We would love to hear from you!

 

Your Real Estate Market Report for September 2024

U.S. existing-home sales slid 2.5% month-over-month and 4.2% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Meanwhile, home prices have continued to reach record heights nationwide, with NAR reporting a median sales price of $416,700 as of last measure, a 3.1% increase from the … Continued

The Best Time to Buy a Home This Year

A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search, this is a great time to do it. That’s because statistically the best time to buy a home this year is NOW!

Where are Home Prices Headed?

If you’re wondering what’s going on with home prices lately, you’re definitely not the only one. With so much information out there, it can be hard to figure out your next move.
As a buyer, you might be worried about paying more than you should. And if you’re thinking of selling, you might be concerned about not getting the price you’re aiming for.
So, here’s a quick breakdown to help clear things up and show you what’s really happening with prices—whether you’re thinking about buying or selling.

Look at Real Estate for Long-Term Investment Potential

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With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a powerful decision.

The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer of each one and what they mean for you as a homebuyer.

Buying a Home in a Changing Climate

Our changing climate is impacting where people buy homes according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). If you’re planning to move, climate impacts are something you might want to review and discuss with your agent.

Will it Be Easier to Buy a Home This Year?

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. Context is important. On the one hand, inventory is up over the past few years. That means you’ll likely have more options to choose from as you search for your next home. But, at the same time, the graph above also shows there are still significantly fewer homes for sale than there would usually be in a more normal, pre-pandemic market. And that deficit isn’t going to be reversed overnight.

Down Payments Don’t Have to Be 20%

If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case.