The Many Benefits of Homeownership
The past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership, especially the stability and the feeling of accomplishment it can provide. But owning a home has so much more to offer. Here’s a [...]
Building Equity: Average Over $55K For the Past Year
Homeowners Building Equity If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your [...]
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Spring Cleaning Highlights: If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some spring cleaning tasks you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, [...]
Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?
Searching for Your Dream Home For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes [...]
Is It Time To Buy a Home?
Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If you’re a renter, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at least once, [...]
Closing Costs: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found [...]
This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity
Real Estate Golden Opportunity If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial, and right now is a golden opportunity. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the [...]
Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Key Terms: Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms [...]
How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal
If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really mean for you? As a buyer, low housing supply [...]
Key Factors That Impact Home Affordability Today
You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two [...]
How Global Issues Effect Mortgage Rates
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with interest rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And [...]
Why Pricing Your House Right Is Critical
When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in today’s sellers’ market. After all, with record-low inventory [...]