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The Hidden Price of Skipping a Real Estate Agent
It’s tempting to think that skipping a real estate agent is a smart way to save money when selling your home. After all, commission fees can feel like a big bite out of your proceeds. But here’s the reality that often surprises homeowners: in most cases, you’ll...
Exploring Real Estate as a Strategic Retirement Planning Tool
For many Americans, the dream of retiring comfortably is starting to feel more like a moving target than a milestone. If you’ve been wondering whether you're on track for the future, you’re not alone. According to a recent study by Intuit, 69% of people say today’s...
Why Pricing Your Home Right the First Time Is the Key to a Successful Sale
In today’s real estate market, where inventory is steadily rising and buyer behavior is evolving, pricing your home correctly isn’t just important—it’s everything. Many homeowners assume that they can set their own price based on sentiment, expectations, or the high...
Think Your Credit Score Is Too Low to Buy a Home? You Might Be Wrong
For many would-be homebuyers, credit scores feel like a mysterious gatekeeper to the American Dream. They know lenders care about that number—but how much it matters, what number is “good enough,” and how it all plays into qualifying for a mortgage? That’s where...
Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Don’t Signal a Housing Crisis
An in-depth look at the data behind the headlines and what it really means for today’s housing market The housing market has always been a topic that attracts attention—especially when the word “foreclosure” is involved. Lately, news stories and social media posts...
Avoid These Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Selling a home is more than just putting a sign in the yard and waiting for the offers to roll in. It's a process that involves careful planning, thoughtful decisions, and strategic guidance. While the market has seen plenty of changes in recent years, one thing has...
From Curious to Confident: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Getting It Right
Buying your first home isn’t just about signing a stack of paperwork and getting the keys. It’s about learning a brand-new language, navigating unfamiliar territory, and making decisions that will impact your financial future for years to come. It can feel...
Mortgage Approval Just Got Easier: Why Now Might Be the Time To Buy
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved for a mortgage would be too difficult, it may be time to rethink your strategy. While qualifying for a mortgage still requires strong financial standing, recent...
Why More Families Are Buying Homes Together: 6 Smart Reasons to Consider Multi-Generational Living
As housing affordability continues to challenge buyers across the country, families are finding creative solutions to make homeownership possible—and practical. One of the most notable trends gaining momentum is multi-generational living. According to the National...
Recession Fears and Real Estate Decisions: 6 Reasons Now Could Still Be the Right Time to Move
Economic uncertainty is making headlines again, and for many people considering a real estate move, the question is clear: Should I buy or sell during a possible recession? A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting and Keeping Current Matters reveals that...