Mortgage Rates

For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But...

For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy The Truth About Affordability Today Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind. Here’s the full picture of what’s...

For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too. If you’re a Veteran, you probably know...

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since...

For Buyers, For Sellers, Equity Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a...

For Sellers, Home Prices, Agent Value, Selling Tips The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That’s their asking price.  A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or...

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through...

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...