For Sellers, Agent Value, Selling Tips The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast...

For Buyers, Buying Tips 4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedInLooking to buy a home this season? Here’s what you should know.  Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are more open to negotiation.  But that doesn’t mean...

For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news – you...

For Sellers, Senior Market, Agent Value, Downsize, Selling Tips Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up...

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save...

For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Inventory 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent...

For Buyers, Inventory More Options Are Popping Up This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons...

First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Affordability The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because you weren’t ready. Not because you weren’t trying. But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t...

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Equity Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the...

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can...