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By Timothy Compton

My friend group consists of a handful of twenty-somethings who would be there for each other day and night. We laugh together, we pick on each other and even lend each other a few dollars from time to time. Every week, the four of us find ourselves sitting in a lop-sided circle under one of our carports. Usually in a mis-matched set of camping chairs on their last limb.

Last year during one of these sessions, I spoke up and said, "I think I'm going to become a Realtor." A short pause from the group.

"Do people still even buy houses?"

If you're one of the Roanoke Valley's 1,800 real estate licensees, this question may seem out of touch. If you were born between 1997-2006, commonly known as Generation-Z, this may seem like a valid question. Especially if 73% of your generation did not own a home.

Luckily for...

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This article recently appeared on the Franklin County Home Team website.  SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

ARTICLE EXCERPT:

If you've been thinking about buying a home in Franklin County, Smith Mountain Lake, or Rocky Mount, you've probably asked yourself one question more than any other:

Should I buy now or wait?

It's a fair question. Mortgage rates remain higher than many buyers became accustomed to several years ago, but the local real estate market is telling an important story that every buyer should understand.

The Franklin County Market Is Becoming More Balanced

Unlike the frantic buying environment we saw a few years ago, today's market is giving buyers more opportunitie...

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This Feels Illegal to Know…

How to Remove PMI Using a Home Appraisal or Broker's Price Opinion

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) can be a costly addition to your monthly mortgage payments, especially if you purchased your home with a down payment of less than 20%. Fortunately, if your home has appreciated in value due to market conditions or improvements, you might be eligible to remove PMI by demonstrating increased equity. Here's a guide on how to leverage a home appraisal or broker's price opinion to eliminate PMI.

* Understanding PMI and Its Impact

PMI is designed to protect lenders in case o...

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MKB, REALTORS®'s Mahoney Named to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Advisory Council

Contact: Kate Mahoney / MKB, REALTORS® / 540.989.4555 / kmahoney@mkbrealtors.com

Roanoke, VA – May 30, 2024 – Kate Mahoney, Relocation Director of MKB, REALTORS® in Roanoke, VA, has been elected to the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Advisory Council, a leadership group that provides guidance on key initiatives for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a global real estate network comprised of 550 market-leading firms in over 70 countries.

The Advisory Council works closely with the LeadingRE management team on vital relocation, business development and lead generation programs. Council members also serve as mento...

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