Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other investment [...]

By |2023-06-10T03:13:05+00:00June 10th, 2023|First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates|

Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more [...]

By |2023-06-01T03:38:18+00:00June 2nd, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder 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 Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:32+00:00May 10th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights The inspection is a major part of the home selling process. Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again. Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side who can help you determine the repairs and updates your [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:33+00:00April 18th, 2023|For Sellers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:33+00:00April 13th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates. How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years  Because of [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:34+00:00March 8th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|
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