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Burgan Real Estate Launches New Logo as it Looks Towards the Future
Burgan Real Estate, the Mahoning Valley's independent real estate agency locally owned and operated, announced today the launch of its newly designed logo at the site of their new world headquarters in Boardman. These changes come at a time when the company is continuing to evolve its service offerings and expand its reach to younger and more digitally savvy home buyers and sellers.
"Since taking over the company in 2017, Sue (Filipovich) and I had always wanted to update our brand and logo to pay homage to our illustrious past while updating it to be more relevant and current for future generations," said Patrick Burgan, second-generation co-owner and Broker of Burgan Real Estate. "As we begin to unveil our plans for our new world headquarters, we thought now was the perfect time to update our image with a new logo that will stand the test of time and go along with our new home here in the...
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JULIE WIESENSEE LATEST ADDITION TO THE BURGAN REAL ESTATE ROSTER
The start of the school year brings with it an opportunity for college students to become closer to their graduation and the commencement of another journey – their professional career. For some, like Julie Wiesensee, an opportunity comes along to begin their careers before they graduate, and it is better than they ever could've imagined. We are grateful she is not waiting until she receives her diploma to begin her career with us as our newest addition to our Burgan Bunch real estate agents.
"Our agents are on a continual educational journey when they become a part of our family at Burgan Real Estate," said Patrick Burgan, co-owner and Broker of the 44-year-old independent real estate company. "While Julie is still finishing up her final year at YSU, her enthusiasm and excitement behind the opportunity to join our team gave us all a reason to celebrate. We are looking forward to having her join us to make our clients and our community better."
Wiesensee is...
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NO ONE LIKES TO HEAR, "I TOLD YOU SO," BUT…I TOLD YOU NOT TO WAIT TO BUY YOUR HOME
There are few things in my life that I can say, without certain, that I know what I'm talking about. Racing cars? Most definitely. What my wife is thinking? Not so much. Real estate? One hundred and ten thousand percent yes.
Do you remember back in March the article I published here called, "The Waiting Game?" It talked about the pitfalls you may run into by waiting to purchase or sell your home now instead of acting now and taking advantage of where the market is? Yeah, that one!
Well, told ya so.
The housing market has continued to sprout like an adolescent teenager going through a growth spurt. One minute they aren't tall enough to ride "Fireball" at the Canfield Fair, and the next minute they are the starting Center on their AAU basketball team.
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Should you build or buy the home of your dreams?
The new car smell. The feeling of a new pair of jeans. The sounds of a new beverage can being opened. Let's be honest, who doesn't love getting something that's brand new, especially if it was designed and built just for you? While many people hear "custom" and think "crazy expensive," the value of having something that is exactly right may outweigh the costs involved, especially when it comes to building a new home.
Whether you build a new home or buy an existing one, the financial obligation of owning any home is too great to not make the right decision. As many people come up empty-handed in looking for the home of their dreams on the market, building a custom home or villa has become an option for many. If you are unsure if you should build a home, here are some things to consider before making that choice.
BUILT WITH YOU IN MIND
One of the best reasons to build a home is because it is customized to you. You'll get most of everything you are looking for,...
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To sell or not to sell?
Well, you know my answer to this question.
But asking a Realtor if you should sell your house is like asking a wedding planner if you should get married. Today's market is one of the hottest "seller's markets" we've ever seen. Just last month, the average days on market for a home were at 10 days, with the average sale price ballooning over 30 percent from the start of the year, surpassing $160,000.
But as the market continues to heat up like the summer temperatures, just because the market is prime for the picking, doesn't mean it is right for you. I'm going to go against the grain and give you some advice as to how you can decide whether now or at some point in the future is the right time to sell your home.
IF YOU'VE OUTGROWN YOUR HOME, SELL NOW.
Just like that tuxedo from your wedding day 20 years ago, there comes a time to upgrade your home as well. We outgrow things, and our house is no different. Whether your family or collection of unicorns is growing, or you are looking to downsize as empty nesters, the house you have made your home has served its purpose and it might be time to find another house to continue to make your memories with the proper amount of space that fits your life today.
IF YOU NEED TO MOVE, SELL NOW.
Sometimes, life throws you a curveball. A new job, a new relationship, a new school, or maybe just a fresh start. In any case, if any of these scenarios are happening and it is causing you concerns about the home you are in, then it may be time to put that sign up in your yard and watch the masses flock to your house hoping to make it their own.
YOU JUST REFINANCED. DO NOT SELL NOW.
Like many homeowners, the low-interest rates have caused many to refinance their homes, sometimes more than once. The all-time low rates have put homeowners in a position to achieve a low payment and lock it in for 15, or even 30, years. If you are one of those lucky rate winners who have refinanced your home, you're probably better off staying where you are and continue to enjoy the comfort the rates have provided to your mortgage payment. If you haven't refinanced, well, then you should be looking into that immediately after you finish reading my column…but not before!
YOU DON'T HAVE A HOME TO MOVE TO. DO NOT SELL NOW.
We don't have an inventory problem right now; we have a days on market problem. Does this sound familiar? Just as fast as your home is going to sell is equally as fast as the home you found online is going to be off the market. If you don't have a home lined up or are at least in negotiations on making an offer on another house or in the process of building your dream home, you may want to be careful about listing your home at this point.
The market is prime for the picking, but that doesn't mean it is the right time for you. Carefully consider all the factors when it comes to selling your house in this market. Selling your house for a profit may be wishful thinking, but there are some instances where you should be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.