Uncategorized The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now Having the right strategies and expectations is key if you want to sell your house. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in more homes for sale or in buyers being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes. Here’s a quick rundown […]
Uncategorized Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a lot […]
Uncategorized The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year Have you been wondering whether to keep renting or buy a home? It’s a big decision, and let’s be honest—renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a house seems out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank of America highlights that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting, […]
Uncategorized Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market
Uncategorized The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. How your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets attention from buyers. That’s why […]
Uncategorized Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can still make it happen. Some options can help […]
Uncategorized How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. You may not realize that you likely have a hidden goldmine of cash you’re not thinking about […]
Uncategorized 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even think, “Should I wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thin: no one knows where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing […]
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Uncategorized What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell Some Highlights Last year, as many as one in three sellers took their homes off the market because they weren’t selling. If this happened to you, you shouldn’t be embarrassed. What you need are answers. A local real estate agent can help you determine whether the property was priced too high, needs some repairs, or […]
Uncategorized If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling One big mistake you must avoid when selling your house this year is setting your price too high. While it might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could reduce your profit, it usually backfires. Inaltor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s one in five — have to reduce their price to get their house sold. […]
Uncategorized Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today Today, 17% of homebuyers choose multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or distant relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is the highest level ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But what’s driving the recent rise in multi-generational living? Top Benefits of Choosing a Multi-Generational Home In the […]
Uncategorized When Is the Perfect Time To Move? It’s easy to get caught up in waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop or home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And here’s why. There is no perfect market. […]
Uncategorized 2025 Housing Market Forecasts The latest 2025 forecasts show mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly, prices are forecast to rise, and more homes will be available for sale. Want to know more about what this could mean for your plans this year? Let’s connect.
Uncategorized One Home-buying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval You may not know much about one essential step in the home-buying process: pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s necessary. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they will let you borrow for a home. To determine that […]
Uncategorized Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them? Are you hesitant to sell your house because you worry no one will buy at current rates and prices? Here’s some perspective that can help. The market isn’t at a standstill. While there were fewer sales last year than in a normal market, roughly 4 million homes still sold (not including new construction), according to the National […]
Uncategorized How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You Have you ever considered how much wealth you’ve built as a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you realize. What Is Home […]
Uncategorized How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment
Uncategorized What To Save for When Buying a Home Knowing what to budget for when buying a home may feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. You can take control of the process by understanding the costs you may encounter upfront. Here are a few things experts say you should consider as you plan ahead. 1. Down Payment Saving for your down […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Financial struggles can happen to anyone, whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline many people don’t realize is still available: mortgage forbearance. What Is Mortgage Forbearance? As Bankrate explains: […]
Uncategorized Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Are you trying to decide whether buying a home now or waiting makes more sense? There’s much to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – too many factors are at play for that to be possible. That’s why […]