The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval

If you’re thinking of buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act […]
What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

If you’re planning to buy a home, you’ll need a property inspection and an appraisal before you can complete the purchase. Maybe you’re wondering if, or why, you need both. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal. A home inspection assesses the condition of the home […]
What the Experts Are Saying About the Spring Housing Market

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone like you who wants to know […]
4 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 at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips for making your best offer on a home. 1. Lean on a Real […]
Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate there are a number of reasons to consider condos in your home search: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to […]
Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to be confident that buying a home is a sound decision for you and your family. And for many people, that means thinking about what home values are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. So far this year, […]
Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best time to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year: […]
Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on existing residential properties. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, including buying a newly built home. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise While there are more houses for sale right […]
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market is Facing Right Now

It’s no secret that the real estate market is in a state of change. The two big issues the housing market is facing right now are how few homes there are for sale and rate-locked homeowners. Many homeowners took advantage of the historically low interest rates we experienced over the last few years, and now […]
Spring into Action: Boosting Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

To sell your house this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more houses for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on […]