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2023 

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before as well a...
01/30/2023
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term. Homeownership ...
01/27/2023
Every industry has jargon an outsider wouldn’t understand, and probably doesn’t need to know. But real estate is a field where almost every “outsider” needs a bit of insider knowledge in order to successfully buy, sell, or rent a place to live a few times in their lives.For instance, you could go...
01/26/2023
It’s not an uncommon real estate scenario for homeowners to buy a new property and then, as a way to generate income, keep their old property as a rental.But how do you determine if that scenario is the right one for you?A recent article from realtor.com outlined questions to ask yourself when de...
01/25/2023
Buying a home in today’s market can be a challenging process. And if you want to succeed, there are certain habits you’ll want to cultivate—habits that will increase your chances of finding your dream home and having your offer accepted.But what, exactly, are those habits?A recent article from re...
01/24/2023
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemi...
01/23/2023
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% n...
01/20/2023
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be...
01/19/2023
For most sellers, one of the goals of selling their home is to sell for a profit.But while selling your home can definitely put money in your pocket, a home sale isn’t all profit. There are also costs associated with selling a home, so if you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, it’s i...
01/18/2023
2023 is officially upon us, and with the new year comes a new housing market.So, the question is, how do you navigate this new housing market? Or, in other words, if you want to successfully buy or sell a home in 2023, what do you need to know?A recent video from realtor.com outlined must-know ti...
01/17/2023