If you’re planning to buy a home, the home inspection and appraisal are important steps in the path to home ownership. But there is a key difference between an appraisal and an inspection: “In simplest terms, a home appraisal determines […]
5 tips for making your best offer
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every […]
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Key terms in today’s housing market
The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while […]
What to expect as appraisal gaps grow
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54 percent of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association […]
5 things buyers need to know when making an offer
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. With inventory hovering near record lows and sky-high buyer […]
Infographic: Rent vs. Own
Owning a home has distinct financial benefits over renting. When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your […]
Infographic: Should I buy now or wait?
If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again. Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the board are forecasting increases in both home prices […]
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Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market
Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are four ways to make sure you’re positioned for success when making a home purchase, even when the scale tips toward sellers: Let’s connect […]
A new way to shop for homes in a virtual world
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, home buying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This […]
Don’t let buyer competition keep you from purchasing a home
Record-low mortgage rates in 2020 have sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like […]
