Anitra Mayweather

Wife, Mom, Friend | Broker/Owner of Nitra Realty in Dallas - Fort Worth, Real Estate Pro for 18 years.

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Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. U... https://t.co/Awg76D23mo

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The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we... https://t.co/jYHyyl3HGy

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What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the... https://t.co/fynmniz4tA

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The Power of Pre-Approval

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget.... https://t.co/TV7iAupMRs

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Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-effi... https://t.co/F2xMu4kB9z

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What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a differen... https://t.co/e7pPt2F0le

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Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this h... https://t.co/QBfkZ9BIyh

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5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why?

>>Building equity – Homeownership is a long-term investment that allows you to build wealth,... https://t.co/ndydTTyRmO

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Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last... https://t.co/PuFXvEbt9R

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Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

The inspection is a major part of the home selling process. Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are... https://t.co/CajwZFvvyy

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Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyer... https://t.co/tqQGudHSx4

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Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refun... https://t.co/N44WHbAGwd

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The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares:

“. . . the big question is whether we are f... https://t.co/1Q82gIERZG

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Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sel... https://t.co/4ROKZaQoZi

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The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. That’s why, across different income levels, the largest part of most homeowners’ net worth is their equity. DM me so... https://t.co/BDew7f49cy

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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

There are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick with your search. Here are a few of them.

>>Long-Term Benefits Outweigh Short-Term Challenges

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Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices w... https://t.co/TxHodmD1oi

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How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.

Even a 0.5% change can have a... https://t.co/XzU2abgzTn

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Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording c... https://t.co/WTeGFiVW5L

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We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And wh... https://t.co/r27slo9PXp