Real Estate

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning...The bathroom that really needs a refresh...Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday...What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that.Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion on home improvements by the end of 2026 – and they’re not draining Continue Reading about The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.At some point you probably did the math, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to pause your search and wait for things to get better. But here’s something you may have missed while you’ve been sitting on the sidelines.Over the last year, housing affordability has improved Continue Reading about Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

Buying 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 have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to do it all at once. Just tackle it one thing at a time.Here’s a simple list of 3 main things you should focus Continue Reading about 3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

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 lot by market.And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control.Here’s what you can do to Continue Reading about The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there.The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But they’re nowhere near crisis levels. And that’s not where they’re headed either. Continue Reading about One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it's also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to take another look at your approach.If you’re feeling this pain, know this: an online search engine Continue Reading about If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one.A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As if moving from 6.1% to 5.99% suddenly changes everything. And from a mindset perspective, it does feel Continue Reading about Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this season so powerful for sellers.1. More Buyers Will Be LookingTypically speaking, in the Continue Reading about Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.