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3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s...
18 hours ago


🏡 Why I Often Discourage Clients from Buying
You might be surprised to hear this from a real estate agent—but I often tell my clients not to buy. Why? Because real estate isn't fast...
4 days ago


Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?
After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is...
Jun 11


Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and...
Jun 9


Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to...
Jun 4


Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for...
Jun 3


Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market....
Jun 2


Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? With high home prices and stubborn mortgage...
May 29


Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit
For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access...
May 27


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...
May 22


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...
May 21


Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home....
May 14


Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now
Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid...
May 13


The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to...
May 5


What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering...
May 1


A Tale of Two Housing Markets
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like...
Apr 30


Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year . Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment....
Apr 28


Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?
At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s...
Apr 24


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...
Apr 21


Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity
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...
Apr 17
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