Uncategorized Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans? Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It’s the beginning of something special. After years of hard work, it’s time to slow down, explore new passions, and live on your terms. But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. One of the biggest is this: Does your current home still make sense for the lifestyle (and […]
Uncategorized The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you’re reading that and thinking: Oh no, here we go again. That’s because you remember the housing crash of the late 2000s, and you’re worried we’re repeating the same mistakes. But before you […]
Uncategorized House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains: “Now is the best time to buy in the last […]
Uncategorized Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage
Uncategorized The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are rising, but they don’t […]
Uncategorized Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers Buying your first home in today’s market can feel challenging. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still tricky. Some buyers are making one simple trade-off: getting them in the door faster, and sacrificing square footage. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 35% of buyers are willing to purchase something […]
Uncategorized Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we go into a recession. Let’s examine some historical data to show what’s happened in housing during each recession since the 1980s. A Recession Doesn’t […]
Uncategorized Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search, and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were urisinglike a rollercoaster. That made it hard to find a home you loved – and could afford. But guess what? The market is shifting. So, if […]
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Uncategorized Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It   You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open to compromise. Here’s what that means for you. You may […]
Uncategorized Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring   Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip: getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Some buyers think they […]
Uncategorized The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?   If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. Experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast. A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–19 is […]
Uncategorized 4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market   Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move. 1. There Are More Homes for Sale After a long […]
Uncategorized Your Roadmap to Homeownership
Uncategorized How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy Whether buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s; it sparks a ripple effect that positively impacts your entire community. Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) publishes a report that breaks down the financial impact of home […]
Uncategorized What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance   Homeowner’s insurance is necessary to protect your most significant investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other […]
Uncategorized Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?   If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that’s more than any other December going back to 2017 (see graph below): […]
Uncategorized Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment   Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown, and sellers may be more willing to negotiate. That means you’ve got more options and power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More Homes To Choose From The number of […]
Uncategorized Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?   For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people wanting to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition to accept an offer. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift in many areas. So, is the market finally balancing […]
Uncategorized Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be honest – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if I […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year   If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately, giving you a chance to jump back in. According to data from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have been declining for seven […]