The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell real estate is changing. This is […]
The economic impact of buying a home
We’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too — from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, […]
5 financial benefits to owning your home instead of renting
Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper titled “Homeownership and the American Dream,” Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained […]
‘Distressed’ properties: Foreclosures, REO’s, Short Sales
A “Distressed” property is the industry term encompassing foreclosures, bank owned (REO) and short sales. Many people think that going after foreclosures, bank-owned or short-sale properties is a good way of getting a great deal on a home. It can […]
The right photos can make or break your home sale
There’s a lot that goes into successfully selling your home, from listing at the right time to hiring the right agent. But there’s one asset you might not have thought of that can make or break your home sale — […]
Want to build wealth? Buy a home — and buy it early
It’s safe to assume that pretty much everyone wants to build wealth — and continue to build wealth throughout their life. But how, exactly, do you do that? According to the data, you build wealth by buying real estate — […]
Now or Later? When is the best time to sell for you?
When it comes to selling your home, you want to make sure you list and sell at the right time. But the “right time” can vary from person to person. What might be the perfect time for your neighbor or […]
Are mortgage myths holding you back from buying a home?
A recent survey from Fannie Mae finds that a huge percentage of Americans are overestimating what it takes to secure a mortgage — and those misconceptions about mortgage qualifications could be holding people back […]
American confidence in housing at an all-time high
Fannie Mae has released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number […]
Seller optimism jumps an impressive 12 percent in Q2
Before you list your home for sale, you want to feel confident in the market and the opportunity to sell your property at a competitive price. And in Q2 2019, it looks like that confidence is on the rise. According […]
