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As a military spouse, I understand the ins and outs of the PCS process, BAH allotments, and more.

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FREE BUYERS GUIDE

Buying a home can be a daunting task. Charlene Wales Real Estate is here to make that process simple and easy. 

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FREE SELLERS GUIDE

Selling your home can be a stressful time. Charlene Wales Real Estate is here to make that process simple and easy. 

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OUR BLOG

Check out our latest blog posts - they will certainly help you understand the world of real estate a bit better.

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Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. 
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3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008

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With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is,…
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Sell Your House Before the Holidays

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If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, finding a house that better suits your lifestyle may be a top priority for you. But with today’s cooling housing market, is it really a good time to sell your house, or should you wait?

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How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth

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Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is…
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Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

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The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just…
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The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

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The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year.

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Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

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It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. 
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3 Tips for Buying a Home Today

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If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options.
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Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?

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If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your…
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How is your credit? A buyer's guide to pre approval

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Providing housing advice to leads and clients is one of the primary functions of real estate agents today. To stand out from competing industry pros in your market who offer similar counsel to home buyers and sellers and prove your real estate agent tips are the most…
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How to Find Down Payment Assistance Programs

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You just found your dream home, and it’s within your budget! One thing has you scratching your head though, how are you going to come up with the 20% down payment? You're worried that if you can't find the money for the deposit, you'll lose your chance to buy your…
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Read up on our beautiful cities

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Norfolk

A vivacious area full of life, Norfolk is a coastal city home to the world's largest naval base and the North American Headquarters for NATO. It is…
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Chesapeake

Chesapeake is nestled within the coastal region of Virginia and is a neighboring city to the populous Virginia Beach. Despite not bringing in the…
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Virginia Beach

With close to 450k in population, Virginia Beach is a booming city. It is one of the best places to get a mix of all worlds - urban, rural, and…
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