Uncategorized Should You Still Expect a Bidding War? If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey shows agents reported only 1 in […]
Uncategorized From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it […]
Uncategorized How Changing Rates Impact Your Monthly Payment
Uncategorized More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead. When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and […]
Uncategorized Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back? If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive It’s easy to assume a new build will cost […]
Uncategorized Almost half of sellers are making concessions right now to get their house sold.
Uncategorized Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to gauge public […]
Uncategorized Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market […]
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Uncategorized A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it challenging to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term income. And that’s where […]
Uncategorized 2 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
Uncategorized The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think) Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re not out of luck. Here’s the thing: a lot […]
Uncategorized The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is […]
Uncategorized What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home? According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers are either unaware of the credit score lenders require or overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home is out of […]
Uncategorized Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
Uncategorized Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are hoping home prices […]
Uncategorized Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are hoping home prices […]
Uncategorized The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts
Uncategorized Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes can make the process more stressful or even result in financial loss. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups and how an agent helps you steer clear of them. 1. Overpricing […]
Uncategorized Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are more brand-new homes available right now than there were even just […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. But, something pretty encouraging is happening. Although affordability remains tight, mortgage rates have shown signs of stabilizing in recent months. And that […]