Real Estate Blog
Tips To Sell Your Home For Top Dollar
Every year, one week stands out from the rest as that perfect stretch of time when it’s great to be a home seller. This year, the week of April 14–20 is the best time to sell—that is, if sellers want to see lots of interest in their homes, sell quickly, and pocket...
How Mortgage Rates Affect Housing Market
The unpredictable mortgage rate ride continued this week—and landed in a positive place. The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan ticked down from 6.88% to 6.74% for the week ending March 14, according to Freddie Mac. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased...
10 Tricks to Make Buyers Fall In Love
Love is subjective and often irrational. So is buying a home. Sometimes, it’s the littlest thing that tips the scales, where one thinks—no, knows—that a particular property is the one. So lest you get too committed to your house-hunting checklist, we thought we’d...
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
For most of us, there’s an implicit understanding that buying a home will nearly drain your bank accounts. You’ll shell out for the down payment, the home inspection, and—just when you think you’re done—the closing costs. OK, you’re forking over a ton of cash upfront,...
First-Time Home Buyer Checklist
A first-time homebuyer checklist can take a major weight off of your shoulders when you’re ready to buy your first home. It’s a big step—and one where it’s wise to know for sure you’ve got all your ducks in a row first. First-time homebuyer checklist To help you...
Why You Should Sell Your Home This Spring
Thinking about selling your house in 2024? While many home sellers wait until spring to put their property on the market, there are some distinct advantages to getting ahead of the curve this year and listing sooner rather than later. Generally, the cold weather...