Uncategorized

Uncategorized The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be more intentional about ensuring your house looks its best when you sell. Proper staging can be a great way to achieve just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not making your house look super trendy or like it belongs in a magazine. […]
Uncategorized Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back? Many buyers are holding off on their plans these days, hoping that mortgage rates will drop, perhaps even back to the historic low of 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response to a particular moment in time. And as the […]
Uncategorized Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: Does it make sense to buy a home right now? But here’s one […]
Uncategorized Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think Do you think a brand-new home comes with a higher price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly built homes is lower than the median price for existing homes (ones that have already […]
Uncategorized Home Projects That Add the Most Value
Uncategorized Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home? You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? With high home prices and stubborn mortgage rates, renting can seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe your only choice. That’s a very real feeling. And perhaps buying today isn’t your best move; it’s not for everyone […]
Uncategorized The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market A few years ago, homes were selling quickly and receiving multiple offers well above their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little […]
Uncategorized Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. However, despite many veterans having access to this powerful program, the majority are unaware of one of its core benefits. According to a report from Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans are aware they may be able to buy […]
Don't Miss Our Next Post
Subscribe Now
Uncategorized Common Real Estate Terms Explained If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are you’ll come across some terms you’re not familiar with. And that can be overwhelming, especially while going through one of the most significant purchases of your life. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert on real estate jargon. That’s your agent’s job. But knowing […]
Uncategorized Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First. If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to explore other types of loans to make the numbers work. And one option that’s gaining popularity? Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). If you remember the crash […]
Uncategorized More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It’s Your Buying Opportunity Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash. But the data proves that’s not the case. In most areas, more inventory isn’t bad news. It signifies the market returning to a more stable, […]
Uncategorized What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s possible, depending on where you decide to live. A homeowners association is an […]
Uncategorized You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up much wealth by living in your house and watching its value grow over time. And that equity? It could help change your child’s life. Since affordability is still a challenge, many first-time buyers struggle to buy a home in today’s market. Even if they have a […]
Uncategorized Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate? You’re probably hesitant to let that go if you have a 3% mortgage rate. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may hold you back: “Why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may put your needs on the back burner without realizing it. […]
Uncategorized Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you’re wondering: Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you […]
Uncategorized Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now Especially in areas where inventory is rising, homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, this is called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives? When a seller or builder gives you something extra to help with […]
Uncategorized Home Projects That Boost Value Home Projects That Boost Value Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains: “. . . not every home renovation project […]
Uncategorized Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection
Uncategorized Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left many people wondering what’s next – and whether now is the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for the answers you want the most. And that’s the experts. Leading housing experts are starting to release their […]
Uncategorized Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t The stock market has been bouncing around more than usual with all the economic uncertainty. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, you’ve probably felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may make you feel a little worried about your finances. But […]