Jamie McKenty's Blog Posts

You LOVE the House but Don’t Ignore THIS

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty knows how quickly buyers can fall in love with a house.You walk through the front door and immediately start

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Buy Now, Pay Later & Your Mortgage: What Home Buyers Need to Know

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds buyers that getting pre-approved for a mortgage is only the beginning.Staying financially qualified

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What Is a Price Escalation Clause? What Buyers Should Know Before Using One

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often works with buyers who find a home they love only to discover that several other buyers love it too.In a

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Earnest Money: What Buyers AND Sellers Should Know

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often explains real estate terms that can sound complicated but are actually much easier to understand once they're

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How to Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Multiple-Offer Situation

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often gets a question from buyers who have finally found the house they love:“How do I make my offer stand out

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What Is an Appraisal Gap? What Buyers Need to Know Before Making an Offer

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds buyers that getting an offer accepted is exciting, but the price you offer and the value a home

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Why Didn’t Your House Sell? 4 Reasons to Look Into Before Relisting

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds sellers that when a home doesn't sell, it doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong with the

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often talks with homeowners who have one major financial goal in mind: paying off their mortgage sooner.While there

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5 Red Flags in a Property Disclosure Buyers Shouldn’t Ignore

In The Real Estate Classroom - Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds buyers that it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding a home they love.The kitchen

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Downsizing: Preparing for a Smooth Transition

In The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, Jamie McKenty explains that downsizing is more than just selling a home, it’s a major life transition.For many sellers, it’s not just about moving, it

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Understanding Real Estate Tax Write-Offs

In The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, Jamie McKenty teaches clients that real estate isn’t just about buying property, it’s about building wealth strategically.One of the biggest

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Agent Commission vs. Selling on Your Own

In The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, Jamie McKenty breaks down one of the most common questions she hears from sellers: is paying agent commission really worth it?Many homeowners consider

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How Paint Color Can Impact Your Home Sale

In The Real Estate Classroom- Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds sellers that the smallest details can make a big difference especially when it comes to paint color

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School Ratings: A Teacher’s Perspective When Choosing Where to Move

School Ratings: A Teacher’s Perspective When Choosing Where to MoveIn The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often talks with families who are deciding

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The Truth About First-Time Home Buyer Grants

In The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often hears a common misconception from buyers: that grants and assistance programs are only available to first-time

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First-Time Home Buyer Checklist: Where to Start

First-Time Home Buyer Checklist: Where to StartIn The Real Estate Classroom- Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty understands that buying your first home can feel overwhelming. There

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Not All Lenders Are the Same and Yes, It Can Cost You the Deal

Not All Lenders Are the Same and Yes, It Can Cost You the DealIn The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty reminds buyers that getting pre-approved is important

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What Buyers Need to Know About Hidden Costs

In The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds buyers that purchasing a home involves more than just the purchase price.Many buyers focus on the down

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How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Move?

How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Move?In The Real Estate Classroom- Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds homeowners that deciding whether to move is not always

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Sellers: You Don’t Have to Make Every Repair Before Listing Your Home

In The Real Estate Classroom-Jamie, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often reminds sellers of something important: you do not need to completely renovate your home before putting it on

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Should You Buy or Rent? It Depends on Your Situation

In The Real Estate Classroom, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty addresses one of the most common questions people ask when thinking about their next move: Should I buy a home or continue

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Buyers & Sellers: 3 Things That Can Kill a Deal After You Go Under Contract

In The Real Estate Classroom, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty always reminds both buyers and sellers of one important truth: getting under contract is a huge milestone but it’s not

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The 20% Down Payment Myth: You May Be Able to Buy a Home Sooner Than You Think

The 20% Down Payment Myth: You May Be Able to Buy a Home Sooner Than You ThinkIn The Real Estate Classroom, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty addresses one of the most common

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Moving with Kids Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming

Moving with Kids Doesn’t Have to Feel OverwhelmingIn The Real Estate Classroom, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty often hears the same concern from families going through a move: How

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Buyers, do this first before looking at houses

Buyers, do this first before looking at housesIn The Real Estate Classroom, teacher and real estate agent Jamie McKenty emphasizes one critical step that every buyer should take before they even

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The Real Estate Classroom

The Real Estate Classroom: Meet Jamie McKentyIn a world where real estate can feel overwhelming, one local agent is taking a different approach by bringing it back to the basics.Jamie McKenty isn

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