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 ...
Follow These 5 Steps To Finding Your Next Home
Tuesday, May 24
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process. Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home...
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Tuesday, May 10
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1 Fo...