The home shopping wish list for families

If money wasn’t a part of the equation, what’s the one feature you absolutely have to have in your new home?What is the one feature…

Renting vs Buying a Home

When Americans consider whether to rent or buy a home, affordability is top-of-mind. Perceptions of affordability, however, don’t meet reality, according to a recent survey…

How much can I borrow for a loan on a house?

In a perfect world, we could walk into a mortgage lender’s office and tell the folks there how much we think we can afford to…

The 4 basics of spring cleaning

The Washington Post calls spring cleaning “the annual guilt trip.” The tradition traces its history to the days when homes were lit and heated with…

The dangers of relying on first impressions when shopping for a home

When you’re looking at homes, pay close attention to your first impressions: they can be very powerful. They’re also often incorrect. A carefully appointed house…

How long will it take to sell my home?

The national average time that a home spends on the market (as of January 2022) is 19 days, according to Anna Bahney at CNN.com.Since no…

Housing Market Update – April 2022

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for April 2022. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

3 things to know about the appraisal process

Whether you are buying or selling a home, the appraisal is the most critical aspect of the process.No matter how carefully the seller’s agent researched…

Why NOW is the time to make your real estate move

The latest housing market statistics show continued good news for home sellers. The nationwide median sale price in March increased 13.5% from March 2021 to…

Tips to find amazing used furniture deals online

The real estate industry likes to call homes for sale, if they’re not new-builds, “existing homes.”In reality, they’re used homes, sometimes gently used and, sadly,…