Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year
If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. ...more
Buying a home ,Selling a Home &homeownership
July 14, 2024•2 min read
The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home
In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually isn't wise. ...more
Buying a home ,Mortgage Rates &First Time Home Buyer
July 12, 2024•4 min read
Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008
Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and many now live with the worry that something like tha... ...more
New Construction ,Buying a home First Time Home Buyer &Selling a Home
July 08, 2024•5 min read
Homeownership: The Heart of the American Dream
Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique. But for many, common goals include success, freedom, and prosperity — values closely tied to having your own home and the iconic feeling of ach... ...more
Buying a home ,First Time Home Buyer
July 03, 2024•2 min read
Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024
As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. ...more
Buying a home ,Mortgage Rates &Selling a Home
June 29, 2024•3 min read
Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s somethin... ...more
Buying a home ,Mortgage Rates &First Time Home Buyer
June 27, 2024•4 min read
The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure... ...more
Buying a home ,First Time Home Buyer
June 25, 2024•2 min read
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices,it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify.The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were 1 year ... ...more
Buying a home ,First Time Home Buyer &Selling a Home
June 18, 2024•4 min read
Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up
Even though the supply of new homes has grown this year, the data shows there’s no need to worry. Builders aren’t overbuilding, they’re just catching up. ...more
New Construction ,Buying a home
June 17, 2024•3 min read
Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Home
When it comes to working with builders,having a skilled negotiator on your side can make all the difference. Builder contracts can be complex.Your agent can help you navigate these contracts to make s... ...more
New Construction ,Buying a home
June 14, 2024•3 min read
Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?
The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housi... ...more
Buying a home ,Selling a Home
June 09, 2024•3 min read
Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know
If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings. And a big priority is making sure you’ve got a plan in place for things like your closing costs, down p... ...more
Buying a home ,First Time Home Buyer
June 04, 2024•2 min read
