Bidding wars are the new normal for buying a home today. In desirable areas, there may be multiple offers, which might force you to up the ante in a dizzying quest to come out on top. Yet in the heat of the moment, many buyers run the risk of becoming overzealous, making mistakes that cost them […]

A home is one of the most consequential purchases many people make in their lifetime. Between the down payment, monthly mortgage payments, and ramifications associated with defaulting, the stakes are certainly high. And those stakes are compounded if you choose to buy a second home. But thanks to historically low mortgage and refinance rates, it’s not […]

Pop quiz: What’s the average age when most people buy their first home? Thirty-four, according to the credit reporting company Experian. And if you’re near that age and thinking of buying a home, the decision to proceed probably has a lot to do with your life’s journey thus far. “Homebuyers in their 30s tend to be […]

Expanding wealth and growing families are prompting more millennials to become homeowners. Ultra-low mortgage rates are continuing to attract them as well. Young adults ranging from 26 to 41 years old comprise about 22% of the U.S. population. It’s why the housing market has been watching this age segment so closely for so long. More […]

The house hunting process is full of anticipation and excitement, and once you think you’ve found The One, it’s tempting to rush to make an offer and seal the deal before someone else scoops it up. But wait! There are some things you want to consider before making an offer on a home that could […]

Kitchen renovations can cost you big time, but when it comes to home improvements, this is the sort of project that has a lot of payoff. It’s impossible to own a home without pondering the occasional (or hey, a whole lot of) home improvements. And the great thing is that a lot of the time, […]

Many homes are going under contract the first weekend they’re listed—and sometimes without any preparation for the market. Still, real estate professionals can’t promise sellers their property will stand out and receive the highest offers unless buyers fall in love with the home. That’s where staging makes a big difference! In what ways does staging […]

Technology touches our lives daily and in endless ways. Whether it makes our lives easier, improves our productivity, or opens new opportunities and communication, technology has become a staple in our daily lives, and it is no different in the world of real estate. When the National Homebuying Survey was conducted in 1981, the most […]

The COVID-19 pandemic turned the real estate market inside out, as the big cities swiftly lost their megawatt appeal—with their home prices and rents plummeting accordingly—while the farthest-out, sleepiest suburbs suddenly became new hot spots for homebuyers. The exurbs, as these outer suburbs are called, experienced the highest price growth over the past year, according […]

New Construction Process If you are considering or still trying to learn about the new construction process – here is just a quick run down the process. This is by no means an exhaustive list but it gives a general idea of things to expect. I’ve been covering quite a bit of information with new […]

Questions to ask your builder If you’ve decided to go the route of buying a new construction home (in process) or building it — here are a few questions to ask your builder. These will help you determine if the builder is a good fit for you. And if you still just aren’t sure or […]

Should I build my own home? I bet this is a question you tend to ask of yourself when you are thinking or looking into buying a new home. Or maybe it’s a dream of yours to build your own home and you aren’t sure if you should. Here are some questions to consider when […]

Tips for finding a home builder Finding a good home builder, though, can be tricky. There are several things to consider. There are several advantages to building a home as opposed to buying one that is already built. With a custom home you get the house built to your specifications. The components usually incorporate the […]

3 Tips For Buying New Construction. For the next month I am going to be focusing a lot on buying new construction homes and giving you as much information as possible when it comes to that process. So if you are unsure about what things you need to do or what is important, let me […]