Buying?

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

Contrary to common misconception, down payment needs are often much less than many believe. According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still...

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound

The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show there may be a housing market...

5 Homebuying Acronyms [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Some Highlights: Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home. From APR to P&I, you need...

4 Tips to Save on Your Energy Bill

By making a few key upgrades to your home, you’ll save on your utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home. When you’re...

What to Expect from Your Home Inspection

You made an offer and it was accepted.  Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to signing a contract.  But what should...

Home Supply vs Buyer Demand?

  The latest edition of the Realtors Confidence Index from NAR sheds some light on the relationship between seller traffic (supply) and buyer traffic (demand). Until the supply of...

Buy Now or Wait Until Next Year?

Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were...

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?

According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it ‘Black...

Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?

If you’re thinking whether to fix your house up or sell now, take a look at these three tips to help you decide if you...

Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?

Is Your House Priced to Sell?  Immediately? In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for...

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Some Highlights: Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings. Housing inventory is still under the 6-month...

The Top Reason to Own a Home

One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month....