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Jun 23, 20212 min read

Speak the Home Buying Language

The best time to buy a house is when you’re ready, but buying a home can be intimidating if you are not familiar with the most common...

Sep 18, 20212 min read

3 things to prioritize when selling your house

Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the...

Sep 17, 20212 min read

How upset should you be about 3% mortgages rates?

Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That...

Sep 15, 20212 min read

Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune

Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to...

Aug 19, 20211 min read

VA Home Loans: Helping Heroes Find a Home

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and thank them for their continued dedication to our nation. In the...

Aug 18, 20213 min read

5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer

When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t...

Aug 12, 20212 min read

Why this is not like 2008 again

During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic...

Aug 11, 20212 min read

Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auction’s Reserve Price

For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a...

Aug 4, 20212 min read

Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House

The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage...

Aug 3, 20212 min read

What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise

In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and...

Jul 31, 20213 min read

Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand

If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great...

Jul 30, 20212 min read

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over...

Jul 27, 20212 min read

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth

For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household...

Jul 25, 20211 min read

Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?

It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along...

Jul 23, 20212 min read

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not...

Jul 22, 20212 min read

Turning a House into a Happy Home

We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for...

Jul 21, 20212 min read

Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong

The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second...

Jul 20, 20212 min read

The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021

As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or...

Jul 17, 20212 min read

Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth...

Jul 16, 20213 min read

What’s Motivating People To Move Right Now?

This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so...

Jul 15, 20213 min read

Save Time and Effort by Selling with an Agent

Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). From...

Jul 14, 20212 min read

A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025

Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home...

Jul 13, 20212 min read

What do young homebuyers know more about getting their own house?

THE TRUTH: "Young homebuyers need to hear" By: Jovan Brown #asideofrealestate For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home...

Jun 23, 20214 min read

Buying and Selling in the Summer Season

In most markets, the Spring season is the most important time of year for buying or selling a home. However, with stay-at-home orders...

Jun 23, 20213 min read

Here’s Everything You Need to Disclose When Selling Your Home

There are many forms you’ll need to fill out when selling your home, and one of the most important is the disclosure statement. Most home...

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