As Realtors®, we are commonly asked for our opinions regarding the timing of flipping a house. Any time the housing market gets hot, more people consider using some of their savings to flip houses. Today, with a housing market that’s hotter than ever, you may be considering this yourself. Here …

Putting in an offer on a house is much easier in a buyer’s market. However, today’s market favors the sellers. Many homes receive multiple offers and sell for above asking price. Without a strategy and an experienced, local Realtor® you may not get your dream home. Here are some tips …

Whether you’re buying a home for the first time in 2021 or hoping to downsize or find something larger, you need to be prepared. Throughout 2020, we saw fewer homes come on the market, and they sold rapidly. This is a continuing trend. If you’re not ready, you may miss …

Whether you are just beginning your home search or have been looking for a while, you likely have a good grasp on the priorities you have as you look for your new home. If you’re having trouble finding exactly what you want, you may want to consider a fixer-upper to …

Congratulations, on buying a home! If you’re like most people, moving in is at the top of your to-do list. Second might be repainting or making other updates to the home's appearance. However, if you can, you may want to do these five things before anything else.

1. Change …

As Realtors® we want you to find the home you love; however, we also want it to be a home you can afford. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you may be considering a mortgage that equals the same amount as you pay in rent. But there are other factors …

Although it may seem unnecessary to consider resale value when looking for a new home, resale value is actually important to remember because, even if you’re buying your forever home, it will need to be sold again one day. Although every home buyer has their own “must have” and “never …

With interest rates low, more people are looking at buying a home for the first time. Because buying a home is unlike any other process you may go through, the first time may feel a bit daunting. If you are planning on becoming a homeowner sooner rather than later, here …

Just because travel is limited, it doesn’t mean you have to put your home search on hold. In fact, with today’s technology there are many ways you can tour a home without actually being there. Even if you’re local, but prefer not to attend open houses or take your …

Whether you’re looking at homes online yourself or working with a Realtor® to find listings, there may be terms you see in a listing that aren't familiar to you. Each region of the country refers to various parts of the home using terms which may be completely familiar to …