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November 24, 2021
How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will...
November 23, 2021
Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook
There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program...
November 22, 2021
4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew...
November 19, 2021
Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process...
November 18, 2021
Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before.
Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in...
November 17, 2021
Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home
The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement...
November 16, 2021
Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season
Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays...
November 15, 2021
4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider
As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your...
November 12, 2021
Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to...
November 11, 2021
VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed...
November 10, 2021
What’s Happening with Home Prices?
Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s...
November 9, 2021
How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low
In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result,...
November 8, 2021
Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics...
November 5, 2021
Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house....
November 4, 2021
Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures...
November 3, 2021
Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are...
November 2, 2021
Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market
With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to...
November 1, 2021
Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year
Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are...
October 29, 2021
The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear....
October 29, 2021
Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.
The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused...
October 28, 2021
Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?
The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay...
October 26, 2021
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still...
October 25, 2021
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection....
October 22, 2021
Your Home Equity Is Growing [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, today’s rising equity is great news. On average, homeowners have gained...
October 21, 2021
Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable
It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in...
October 20, 2021
Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home.
While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to...
October 19, 2021
What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?
If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while...
October 18, 2021
Sellers: Your House Could Be an Oasis for Buyers Seeking More Options
Sellers have a great opportunity this season as buyer demand still heavily outweighs the current supply of homes for...
October 15, 2021
Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple...
October 14, 2021
What Do Past Years Tell Us About Today’s Real Estate Market?
As you follow the news, you’re likely seeing headlines discussing what’s going on in today’s housing market. Chances...
October 13, 2021
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects...
October 12, 2021
Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in...
October 11, 2021
Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth
A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home...
October 8, 2021
What’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply. Low mortgage...
October 7, 2021
111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year
The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the...
October 6, 2021
What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?
There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in...
October 5, 2021
The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates
Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent...
October 4, 2021
4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall
Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good...
October 1, 2021
Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a...
September 30, 2021
As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth
Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy...
September 29, 2021
Don’t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own – an Agent Can Help
If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In...
September 28, 2021
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is...
September 27, 2021
If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?
In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a...
September 24, 2021
It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers...
September 23, 2021
Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You
If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits...
September 22, 2021
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?
There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down...
September 21, 2021
Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need?
A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a...
September 20, 2021
Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?
If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American,...
September 17, 2021
Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers...
September 16, 2021
Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?
An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage...