In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When … [Read more...] about Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of … [Read more...] about Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

Some Highlights With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast. According to the … [Read more...] about Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage … [Read more...] about There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the … [Read more...] about Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to … [Read more...] about How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market … [Read more...] about What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little … [Read more...] about 2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]