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Decluttering Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Decluttering and Spring Cleaning: How to Tackle Your Home Without Feeling Overwhelmed As the days grow longer and the promise of spring fills the air, many of us feel the urge to refresh our homes. Decluttering and spring cleaning are great ways to clear physical and mental clutter, but getting started ...

Mortgage Rates and Payments

How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment Some Highlights Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn't try to time the market. Instead, it's better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even a ...

Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning Basics: Planning for LIFE… Not Just for After When people hear “estate planning,” they often think only of wills and final wishes. However, comprehensive estate planning also includes essential “life” documents, such as powers of attorney and healthcare directives. These tools are crucial for managing important decisions during your ...

2025 Housing Market Forecast

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating ...

Will Prices Come Down?

What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down? You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home. But experts agree that's not what's in the cards – and here's ...

Owning A Home Pays Off

Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think ...

Should You Sell As-Is?

Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re ...

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of ...

Are Investors Buying All The Homes?

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes? Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard to find a home is because big ...