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Beat The Heat – Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Home During Spring
Springtime brings more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather—it's also an ideal season to consider purchasing a home. From favorable market conditions to the vibrant atmosphere, here are the top five reasons why spring is the perfect time to make your move in...
Two Key Factors that Impact Mortgage Rates
If you're in the home-buying market, you're probably keeping a close eye on mortgage rates. These rates have been on a wild ride in recent years, hitting historic lows, surging, and now gradually coming back down. But what's driving these fluctuations? The answer is...
Must-Have Skills for Your Listing Agent
Selling your house is a big decision. It's a mix of excitement and nerves all bundled up. A key factor in ensuring a successful sale is finding the right listing agent who can expertly navigate you through the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller's agent,...
What’s Behind the Housing Inventory Shortage?
Ever wondered why finding a house to buy feels like searching for a needle in a haystack these days? It's a legit question, and you might be thinking about waiting for better times, but hold on a sec – that might not be the smartest move. Here's the lowdown. First...
The New Normal: Are Homebuyers Getting Used to Interest Rates
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to have an understanding of the current housing market. One trend we are noticing is that homebuyers are starting to adapt to today’s mortgage rates and appear to be accepting them as the new normal. Looking at the...
6 Questions About Today’s Real Estate Market
With mortgage rates high and an increasing uncertainty being felt throughout the market, many prospective home sellers and hopeful buyers are feeling nervous when it comes to their future home goals. We believe that knowledge is power so we've found answers to some of...
Buyer Activity is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
If you’re a homeowner thinking about listing your home this spring, you may be wondering if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime...
How Homeownership is Life-Changing for Many Women
Last month was Women’s History Month, and many of us spent time reflecting on the impact women have had in our lives. One thing you might not have considered during this past month is the impact that women have had on the housing market as well. In fact, since 1981,...
Tips For Making Your Best Offer on a Home
Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were a year ago, it’s still considered a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these tips to help make your best offer and better your chances of...
What You Should Know About Closing Costs
A lot of financial planning and consideration goes into purchasing a home. While the most obvious monetary consideration is how much a borrower might need to save for a down payment, it is also important to plan ahead for other closing costs they have to pay. To...
