If you’re wondering whether it’s better to rent or buy, we’ll fill you in on a secret: homeownership is an excellent investment. We’ve covered all the reasons before (read them here), but current interest rates and market conditions have us ready to attack the topic again. Homeownership is one of the best ways to build […]
How to Avoid Being Denied After Clear to Close
You’ve found the perfect home, made an offer, completed all the paperwork with your lender, and you receive the exciting news: you’re “clear to close.” For many homeowners, it’s the news they’ve been waiting for: the finish line to a long and sometimes arduous process. However, a clear to close is not the finish line. Unexpected […]
8 Ways to Pay Off A Mortgage Faster
For most families, the mortgage payment is the single largest bill each month. It’s always there, looming over us like a money-eating monster. Imagine, though, if you didn’t have a mortgage payment. Can you really pay off a mortgage in record time, and spend that money enjoying life instead? Yes, you can. And we’re here […]
Home Buying Remains Strong in 2020
In March, as life all but came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many real estate professionals held their collective breath and waited for catastrophe. However, despite doomsday predictions from some experts, home buying remains strong. In fact, home sales are trending to beat last year’s numbers, even amid the worst pandemic […]
Coronavirus and Real Estate: How it Might Impact the Housing Market
It seems to be all anyone is talking about right now: “Coronavirus.” It’s wreaking havoc on the stock market, manufacturing, tourism, and business opportunities worldwide. But what impact could this epidemic have on the real estate market, if any? Could there be a silver lining? Can Coronavirus and real estate be a beneficial pairing? Amid a […]
5 Real Estate Market Predictions for 2020 That May Surprise You
It’s a new year, and the real estate market is about to ramp up for another busy season. But what are the real estate market predictions for 2020? Is now the time to buy a home, sell a home, or sit and wait? We’re breaking down five real estate market predictions for 2020 that might […]