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National Housing Trends To Watch
March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

National Housing Trends To Watch

At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.
Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It
March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It

You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now.
Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you.
The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now.
4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market
March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it.
Your Roadmap to Homeownership
March 21, 2025
March 22, 2025

Your Roadmap to Homeownership

Buying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference.
How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy
March 20, 2025
March 21, 2025

How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t.
What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
March 19, 2025
March 20, 2025

What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home.
Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
March 18, 2025
March 19, 2025

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one.
Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment
March 17, 2025
March 18, 2025

Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment

Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy?
What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval
March 14, 2025
March 17, 2025

What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval

Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage.
Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?
March 13, 2025
March 16, 2025

Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market.
Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous
March 12, 2025
March 15, 2025

Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous

Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming.
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year
March 11, 2025
March 14, 2025

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market.
Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
March 10, 2025
March 13, 2025

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”
Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?
March 7, 2025
March 12, 2025

Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?

Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think.
March 6, 2025
March 11, 2025

Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?

5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget
March 6, 2025
March 10, 2025

5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life.
Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip
March 6, 2025
March 9, 2025

Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval.
Why the Average Homeowner Has $319K in Equity
March 6, 2025
March 8, 2025

Why the Average Homeowner Has $319K in Equity

If you already own a home, have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?
The Latest Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
March 6, 2025
March 7, 2025

The Latest Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

After several years of rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it looks like the housing market will start to head in a more normal direction in 2025 – at least according to the latest forecasts.
Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move
March 6, 2025
March 7, 2025

Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move

It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years.
Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market
March 5, 2025
March 7, 2025

Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market

Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection.
More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?
March 4, 2025
March 7, 2025

More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?

More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for.
Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons
March 3, 2025
March 7, 2025

Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons

When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option.
Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?
February 28, 2025
March 7, 2025

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?

A study shows 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.
Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?
February 27, 2025
March 7, 2025

Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?

Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up.
Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s What To Know
February 26, 2025
March 7, 2025

Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s What To Know

Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget?
Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes?
February 25, 2025
March 7, 2025

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?
How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
February 24, 2025
March 7, 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?
Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?
February 21, 2025
March 7, 2025

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?

With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.
Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
February 20, 2025
March 7, 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 grows.
The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities
February 19, 2025
March 7, 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 of years
Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation
February 18, 2025
March 7, 2025

Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days.
Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?
February 17, 2025
March 7, 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.
Why You’ll Love Owning a Home
February 14, 2025
March 7, 2025

Why You’ll Love Owning a Home

Owning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.
The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now
February 13, 2025
March 7, 2025

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

Spring is the busiest season in the housing market.
Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers
February 12, 2025
March 7, 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.
A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
February 11, 2025
March 7, 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.
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
February 10, 2025
March 7, 2025

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed.
Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play
February 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.
The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper
February 6, 2025
March 7, 2025

The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
February 5, 2025
March 7, 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.
Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market
February 4, 2025
March 7, 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.
The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year
February 3, 2025
March 7, 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?
Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market
January 31, 2025
March 7, 2025

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.
The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed
January 30, 2025
March 7, 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 agent.
Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now
January 29, 2025
March 7, 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.
How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter.
3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
January 27, 2025
January 28, 2025

3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates.
What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell
January 24, 2025
January 28, 2025

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.
Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
January 23, 2025
January 28, 2025

Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love

It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now.
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
January 22, 2025
January 28, 2025

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.
Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today
January 21, 2025
January 28, 2025

Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today

Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives.
When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
January 20, 2025
January 28, 2025

When Is the Perfect Time To Move?

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market.
2025 Housing Market Forecasts
January 17, 2025
January 28, 2025

2025 Housing Market Forecasts

Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead.
One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval
January 16, 2025
January 28, 2025

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.
Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?
January 15, 2025
January 28, 2025

Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?

Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now?
The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home
January 14, 2025
January 28, 2025

The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home

Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process.
How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
January 13, 2025
January 28, 2025

How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You

Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?
How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment
January 10, 2025
January 28, 2025

How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment

Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected.
What To Save for When Buying a Home
January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

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.
Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges
January 8, 2025
January 9, 2025

Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges

Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs.
Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
January 7, 2025
January 9, 2025

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year?
Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market
January 6, 2025
January 9, 2025

Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait?
Get Ready To Buy a Home in 2025
January 3, 2025
January 9, 2025

Get Ready To Buy a Home in 2025

If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen.
Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?
New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025
January 1, 2025
January 2, 2025

New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025

This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year.
Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home

Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan.
How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value
December 30, 2024
December 31, 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?
Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent
December 27, 2024
December 31, 2024

Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent

More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side.
What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?
December 26, 2024
December 31, 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?
The Personal Joys of Having a Home To Call Your Own
December 25, 2024
December 31, 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.
The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
December 24, 2024
December 31, 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?
How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
December 23, 2024
December 31, 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.
The Truth About Down Payments
December 20, 2024
December 31, 2024

The Truth About Down Payments

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.
Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
December 19, 2024
December 31, 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 sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch.
The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
December 18, 2024
December 31, 2024

The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter

Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out.
More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market
December 17, 2024
December 31, 2024

More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market

More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market.
Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
December 16, 2024
December 31, 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 house is worth.
What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
December 13, 2024
December 31, 2024

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and loan type.
The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes
December 12, 2024
December 31, 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.
Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense
December 11, 2024
December 31, 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.
What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?
December 10, 2024
December 31, 2024

What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?

You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash.
Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
December 9, 2024
December 31, 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.
Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling
December 6, 2024
December 31, 2024

Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling

Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
December 5, 2024
December 31, 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 now.
When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
December 4, 2024
December 31, 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?
Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
December 3, 2024
December 31, 2024

Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot

A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house.
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
December 2, 2024
December 31, 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 when selling their house.
Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes
November 29, 2024
December 31, 2024

Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes

There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true.
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
November 28, 2024
December 31, 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?
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
November 27, 2024
December 31, 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 back down.
How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
November 26, 2024
December 31, 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 pressure on your budget.
Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
November 25, 2024
December 31, 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.
How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025
November 22, 2024
December 31, 2024

How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025

If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start?
Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs
November 21, 2024
December 31, 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 buying a home possible.
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
November 20, 2024
December 31, 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.
Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
November 19, 2024
December 31, 2024

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?

Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough.
Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
November 18, 2024
December 31, 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, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market.