It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built Home

May 8, 2023 It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built Home If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When inventory is low, it can feel like an uphill battle to find the perfect home. If that’s the case, it may be time to consider a newly built home. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census, there’s good...

Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong

June 24, 2021 Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home and students taking classes remotely, we saw a clear migration away from cities and into more...

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling

January 22, 2025 If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when selling your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or boosts your profit, but the reality is—it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says nearly 20% of sellers—1 in 5—have to reduce their asking...

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

April 20, 2023 What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal? If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is a key step in the process. It assesses the home’s condition before the transaction is finalized. This is different from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the home’s market value. Typically, lenders require an appraisal to verify the home’s...

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

August 31, 2023 How Inflation Affects the Housing Market Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, the two are closely connected. When one moves, the other often follows. Here's a high-level look at how they're linked. The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation measures housing-related price growth and is based on a...

Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 16, 2024 Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes. They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity, and tend to require minimal upkeep and less maintenance....

Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 14, 2023 Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers Some Highlights Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because inventory is still low. Contact a trusted real estate agent to start...

Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

April 19, 2022 Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The...

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

April 19, 2023 Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move. Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report...

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