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Uncategorized How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates 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 the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if […]
Uncategorized Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes? Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes? Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight? Many people believe mega investors are driving up prices and buying up all the homes for sale, and that’s making it hard for regular buyers like […]
Uncategorized Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold 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 grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be […]
Uncategorized The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities 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 of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. While that may not sound […]
Uncategorized Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation 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 for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really […]
Uncategorized Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House? 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 concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle […]
Uncategorized The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now 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 when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this […]
Uncategorized A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You? 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 planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such […]
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Uncategorized Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You 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 ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster, financial struggles can happen to anyone. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline that many people don’t realize is still […]
Uncategorized What To Save for When Buying a Home 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. By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process. Here are just a few things experts say you should be thinking about as […]
Uncategorized One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets […]
Uncategorized If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of […]
Uncategorized The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper 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 the back burner. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the […]
Uncategorized The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now 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 to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their […]
Uncategorized Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their […]
Uncategorized The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed 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. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between […]
Uncategorized The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year 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 decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank […]
Uncategorized Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market 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. […]
Uncategorized Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now 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 […]