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 ...
Continue ReadingMore Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. ...
Continue ReadingWhat To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you’re thinking ...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Changes to Real Estate Commissions To help explain these new changes, let’s first look at how commissions were paid before August 17, 2024. Before August 17, 2024 When a seller listed their home for sale they would sign a Listing Agreement with their agent. Within the agreement was ...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Changes to Real Estate Commissions To help explain these new changes, let’s first look at how commissions were paid before August 17, 2024. Before August 17, 2024 When a seller wanted to list their home, they would sign a Listing Agreement with their agent, agreeing to pay a ...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to home updates that provide the best return on investment (ROI), certain projects tend to add more value than others. Here are some of the top updates: 1. Minor Kitchen Remodel: – ROI: ~70-80% – Details: Updating cabinets (refacing or painting), replacing countertops (quartz or granite), installing ...
Continue ReadingThe day that the new broke on the headlines, I recorded this quick 2 min video explaining what these changes are and what it may mean. However, nothing is finalized and changes won’t be effective until later this summer. Of course the headlines are not quite accurate, and many details ...
Continue ReadingTitle insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects property owners and lenders from financial loss due to defects in a property’s title or ownership rights. When a property is bought or refinanced, a title search is conducted to uncover any potential issues with the title, such as unpaid ...
Continue Reading3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024 If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and make ...
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