The Pitfalls of Automated Home Values: Why They Often Get it Wrong

In today’s digital age, homeowners and prospective buyers have easy access to a wealth of information regarding real estate. Automated home valuation tools like Zillow’s…

The Pros and Cons of Adjustable-rate Mortgages

When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is choosing a mortgage that suits your needs. One that…

Let’s transform that unused closet

At one time, closets were the same size as a large room in our modern homes. In these spacious caverns, folks studied, wrote and spent…

Understanding foreclosure rates and their impact on the housing market

Well, this is certainly something we weren’t expecting. Major economists promised us that the economic downturn would be nothing like what we experienced in 2008.Yet,…

Make your spring/summer garage sale the talk of the neighborhood

It’s a mystery how they figured this out, but did you know that Americans hold 6.5 million to 9 million garage sales each year? According…

Stop the Drip! A Simple Guide to Fixing a Dripping Kitchen Faucet

Is the sound of a dripping kitchen faucet driving you crazy? It may also be causing your water bill to soar.The good news is that…

What happens if your offer on a home is rejected?

What a thrill it is to finally find the house! Waiting for a response to the offer, however, is stressful. Will you win the home,…

Housing Market Update – July 2023

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for July 2023. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

Struggling to buy a home? Consider multi-gen living

In the 19th century, three generations living in the same home was a practice that dominated the American lifestyle. “Victorian society believed in the importance…

What’s happening there between the curb and your home’s front door?

What happens — or doesn’t — in that area is known in real estate circles as “curb appeal,” and it makes or breaks your home’s…