Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You AgeAt some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up:“Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?”It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small…

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This SpringLooking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know. Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are more open to…

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the MarketWhen you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want…

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through…

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This SpringSelling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort?The short answer is “yes,” especially right now.With more…

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.Here's what…

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a…

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the CornerWhile the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.Based…

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know.If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a…

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool YouSpend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s…

3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home BuyersBuying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key.You don’t…

Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House SoldFor the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some…