Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Monday, July 11
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent? Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. Thi...
A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
Monday, July 04
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to sim...
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Friday, July 01
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the m...
Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?
Monday, June 20
Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You? The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll, 75% of respondents who have begun workin...
Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Monday, June 13
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are ...
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
Monday, June 06
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But while some had hoped ...