December 27, 2024
Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Some HighlightsMore homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a...
December 26, 2024
What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?
Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new? Because data shows a lot more buyers are seeing the...
December 25, 2024
The Personal Joys of Having a Home To Call Your Own
There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits. And this time of year is a great time to...
December 24, 2024
The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re...
December 23, 2024
How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners...
December 20, 2024
The Truth About Down Payments
Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a...
December 19, 2024
Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it...
December 18, 2024
The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and...
December 17, 2024
More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market
More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. And after several years with very...
December 16, 2024
Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your...
December 13, 2024
What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
Some HighlightsData shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or...
December 12, 2024
The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes...
December 11, 2024
Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are...
December 10, 2024
What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?
You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this...
December 9, 2024
Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you...
December 6, 2024
Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling
Some HighlightsThinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.Buyers...
December 5, 2024
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right...
December 4, 2024
When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years...
December 3, 2024
Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of...
December 2, 2024
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs...
November 29, 2024
Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes
Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t...
November 28, 2024
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some...
November 27, 2024
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming...
November 26, 2024
How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting...
November 25, 2024
Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today....
November 22, 2024
How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025
Some HighlightsIf you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But...
November 21, 2024
Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make...
November 20, 2024
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day...
November 19, 2024
Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe...
November 18, 2024
Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions,...
November 15, 2024
The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth
Some HighlightsIf you’re torn between renting or buying, don’t forget to factor in the wealth-building power of...
November 14, 2024
Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?
When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are...
November 13, 2024
More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer
There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if...
November 12, 2024
What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a...
November 11, 2024
The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership....
November 8, 2024
Why You Need an Agent To Set the Right Asking Price
Some HighlightsThe #1 task sellers struggle with is setting the right asking price for their house.Without an agent’s...
November 7, 2024
Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See
Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much...
November 6, 2024
What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting
You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing...
November 5, 2024
Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market
You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable...
November 4, 2024
Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to...
November 1, 2024
Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?
Some HighlightsEven if you’re not looking to move right away, you may have questions about how the election will impact...
October 31, 2024
How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving
Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be...
October 30, 2024
Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market
No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying...
October 29, 2024
Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections
With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the...
October 28, 2024
Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers...
October 25, 2024
Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home
Some HighlightsThere are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know.Prices...
October 24, 2024
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash
With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing...
October 23, 2024
How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?
As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this...
October 22, 2024
Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now
If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s...
October 21, 2024
What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising...
October 18, 2024
Why Buying Now Is Worth It
Some HighlightsYou may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll...