Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First. If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to explore other types of loans to make the numbers work. And one option that’s gaining popularity? […]
More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It’s Your Buying Opportunity Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash. But the reality is, the data proves that’s just not the case. […]
Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection Why a Home Inspection Is a Must-Have Step in the Buying Process. Once your offer on a home is accepted, one of the most important next steps is scheduling a professional home inspection. This is your opportunity to get a detailed assessment of the home’s condition. Including major components […]
Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that […]
You Finally Have More Options for Your Move If you put your home search on pause because you couldn’t find the right property within your budget, it might be time to take another look. The real estate landscape has changed significantly over the past few months—and in a good way for buyers. One of the […]
What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But when it comes to your financial situation, it’s an important thing to remember. When’s the last time you had a […]
What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a […]
Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why. That’s just one source’s take, based […]
If the Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling In today’s housing market, pricing your home correctly from the start is more critical than ever. Yet many sellers still aim too high when setting their initial number. When the list price doesn’t align with what buyers are seeing elsewhere, the result is often a stale listing, […]
A Must-Do Before House Hunting: If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The […]
