February 24, 2025
How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to...
February 21, 2025
Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?
Some HighlightsWith more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how...
February 20, 2025
Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale...
February 19, 2025
The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities
After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple...
February 18, 2025
Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation
It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal...
February 17, 2025
Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?
Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their...
February 14, 2025
Why You’ll Love Owning a Home
Some HighlightsOwning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.From the sense of accomplishment...
February 13, 2025
The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now
Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s...
February 12, 2025
Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers
If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From...
February 11, 2025
A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are...
February 10, 2025
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d...
February 7, 2025
Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play
Some HighlightsYou may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the...
February 6, 2025
The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper
There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on...
February 5, 2025
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted...
February 4, 2025
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...
February 3, 2025
The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year
Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big...
January 31, 2025
Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market
Some HighlightsAre you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.Forecasts show prices will climb...
January 30, 2025
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...
January 29, 2025
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...
December 30, 2024
How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value
Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? Here’s something you...
December 27, 2024
Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Some HighlightsMore homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a...
December 26, 2024
What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?
Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new? Because data shows a lot more buyers are seeing the...
December 25, 2024
The Personal Joys of Having a Home To Call Your Own
There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits. And this time of year is a great time to...
December 24, 2024
The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re...
December 23, 2024
How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners...
December 20, 2024
The Truth About Down Payments
Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a...
December 19, 2024
Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it...
December 18, 2024
The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and...
December 17, 2024
More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market
More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. And after several years with very...
December 16, 2024
Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your...
December 13, 2024
What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
Some HighlightsData shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or...
December 12, 2024
The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes...
December 11, 2024
Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are...
December 10, 2024
What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?
You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this...
December 9, 2024
Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you...
December 6, 2024
Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling
Some HighlightsThinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.Buyers...
December 5, 2024
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right...
December 4, 2024
When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years...
December 3, 2024
Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of...
December 2, 2024
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs...
November 29, 2024
Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes
Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t...
November 28, 2024
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some...
November 27, 2024
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming...
November 26, 2024
How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting...
November 25, 2024
Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today....
November 22, 2024
How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025
Some HighlightsIf you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But...
November 21, 2024
Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make...
November 20, 2024
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day...
November 19, 2024
Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe...
November 18, 2024
Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions,...
November 15, 2024
The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth
Some HighlightsIf you’re torn between renting or buying, don’t forget to factor in the wealth-building power of...