- 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 definitely not out of luck. Here’s the thing: a… Read more: The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
- The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too HighWhen 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… Read more: The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
- The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To HearBuying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. They know what works, what actually matters, and how… Read more: The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
- Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s BuyersOver 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. While affordability is still tight, mortgage rates have shown signs of stabilizing in recent months. And… Read more: Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers
- Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To KnowIf you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first: Ultimately, what’s right for you depends on a lot of factors. And that’s where an agent’s experience can really help make your next step clear. They know your local market, the… Read more: Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
- Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few years ago, but that’s not a red flag. It’s… Read more: Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
- Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s HomebuyerRemember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many people think it is – especially right now. Let’s… Read more: Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
- Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth ItLife can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. Because when everything else feels up in the air, home can be the thing… Read more: Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It
- What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting MarketHere’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past… Read more: What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market
- Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents TodaySelling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of homeowners selling without… Read more: Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today