Shayne's Blog

The True Value of HomeownershipBuying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, its the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are finan...

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and thats creating bidding wars and driving home...

Safety Tips for Pressure Washing Your HomeFrigid winters and blazing summers can take a toll on the surface of your home and other parts of your property. Peeling paint, mold, mildew, and dirt can cause damage over time and make your home an eye sore. Pressure washing is a good solution to improv...

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This SummerFor many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition thats fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now's the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more...

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against InflationYou're probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you're a renter, you're likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertain...

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to ExpertsIf you're trying to decide if now's the time to sell your house, here's what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. Thats because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. An...

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right NowEven though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you...

Why it is Important to Drain Your Water HeaterWe are so used to getting hot water in our home without a thought, until something goes wrong with our water heater, or it stops working. A cold shower or a leak can take us by surprise and are signs that the water heater is not working properly. This...

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind UsIf you're following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what's happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. Thats because todays headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headl...

What You Need To Know About Home Price NewsThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact tha...