General Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place   You’ve spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it’s natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it. Whether you’re leaning toward staying in your […]
General Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?   You’ve probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you. With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can […]
Buyers Understanding the World of New Construction     In today’s rapidly evolving real estate market, new construction plays a pivotal role in meeting the demands of a growing population and an expanding urban landscape. This article delves into the intricacies of new construction, highlighting its significance, the process involved, and the latest trends that shape this dynamic industry. By the end […]
Buyers Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off. But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far away goal. Two choices […]
General What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers                         Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. That’s because today’s buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable difference in […]
General Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First. Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to wait until […]
General If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This. Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road.  Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just […]
General The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It) You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. […]
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Buyers 3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to […]
Buyers Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? […]
Buyers Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the […]
General Managing Credit Responsibly as a College Student Building good credit in college is one of the best financial moves students can make. Having good credit allows them to qualify for loans, rental applications, auto insurance, phone plans and can help them get a job. Being responsible with credit is the best way to establish and improve a credit score. For college students […]
General The 100+ Point Marketing Plan to Get Your Home Sold Fast! Before you hire any agent, compare their plan to this one. Most agents use a 10-12 step marketing plan. My plan uses over 100 proven steps designed to generate more traffic, more showings, and stronger offers for your home. If you’d like to see exactly how I would market your home, I’ll create a custom version of this […]
Buyers Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same. That’s why more buyers are turning to new construction – and […]
General What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed […]
General More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead. When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and […]
General Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market […]
General Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first: Is it better to start by finding your next home? Or should you sell your current house before you go out looking? Ultimately, what’s right for you depends on a lot […]
General The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are […]
General Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created […]