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Homeowner Tips & Resources

5 Steps for How to Effectively Downsize and Avoid Regret

Downsizing is hard. No matter how you slice it, it’s a difficult process to prepare for, go through, and recover from. Here at BHGRE Steinborn & Associates, we know that downsizing is often a necessary part of finding your perfect place, so we want to give you our perspective on how to downsize in a way that minimizes frustration and stress. Throughout this post, you’ll see tips from Amy Hummer, the owner of BHGRE Steinborn & Associates and our downsizing expert! Here’s her first tip: Amy’s #1 tip for downsizing: This may sound impossible, but I really want you to

August 27, 2020

Community & Lifestyle

Help Your Teen Build Strong Financial Habits With These 4 Budgeting Tips

You’re never too young to start budgeting. Now, your teens may not agree, but the reality is, learning key financial skills while they’re young builds strong, positive habits that will provide immeasurable benefits later on in life. We want to partner with you to empower your teens to make a profound impact on the way they view and use money, because financial discipline sets your kids up for success. Though they may not have a mortgage or car payment just yet, the practice of budgeting for teens gives them the tools of discipline and perspective, empowering them to thrive no

August 20, 2020

Homeowner Tips & Resources

Here’s What You Need To Know About Refinancing in 2020

If you own a home, you may have been hearing about refinancing options in the news. The global spread of COVID-19 has impacted our economy in many ways, including mortgage interest rates, which continue at all-time lows. Many homeowners are looking at refinancing as a way to help cope with job loss or economic instability, or to simply take advantage of financial benefits. What is refinancing? In a nutshell, refinancing is the process of replacing your current mortgage with a new mortgage that has better interest rates. Here are some of the benefits that you may be able to take

July 30, 2020

Home Buying

What To Expect When Buying a Home During COVID-19

COVID-19 has turned the world upside down in many ways, and you may be wondering if it’s still a good idea to buy a home during this season. Some who have been saving and planning for their exciting home purchase may be concerned that their dreams for homeownership might be delayed. However, life continues despite the current pandemic, and real estate is no different. In fact, in southern New Mexico the real estate market is booming! With near historic mortgage rates, 2020 can be your year to make your dream of homeownership a reality. Here’s what you can expect when

July 27, 2020

Steinborn News

BHGRE- Steinborn Advances Through Technology to Meet Community Needs

As the year began, we had no idea all that was going to transpire in the world. Our personal lives and our industry have been affected in many ways by COVID-19 and it’s led us through an unprecedented season. But challenging seasons are often the best soil for growth, and we have seen just how true that has been for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Steinborn & Associates. Times like these can help us move forward and become an even better company. The good news for all of us is that this is a health crisis, not a housing

June 25, 2020

Home Buying

Here’s What You Should Know About Building Wealth Through Real Estate

Investing in real estate isn’t just for millionaires. Anyone can work hard and build wealth through real estate, but you have to use the right tools and have a solid plan in place. Some look to real estate to help them build their savings or to help them retire early. Another reason real estate investing is a popular choice is because of the tax benefits. You don’t have to pay self-employment tax on profits you make from real estate, and it can even provide you with additional tax write-offs. Why aren’t we all wealthy real estate gurus then? Unfortunately, many

June 11, 2020

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