Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to simmer down. In the […]
20 Unique Home Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years. But have no fear! We’ve lined up a list of unique […]
5 Top Holiday Real Estate Tips Roundup
The holidays are here and like most, you probably have way too much to do before Christmas and New Year’s Eve. So here we present 5 articles to help you through the holidays. Click on the images below to read the full articles. 6 Irresistible Instagram-Inspired Holiday Decor Looks That Will Make You Want To […]
New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You?
Thinking about buying a new home? You have a choice between a resale home or a new home from a home builder. Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough resale homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September 2021, down 13% from the previous year. According to […]
5 Reasons to Sell Your Home During the Holidays
A common myth in real estate is that homes don’t sell during winter or the holiday season. Well, I’m here to bust that myth! Yes, homes do sell during the holidays! Certainly fewer homes are sold in the “off-season”, which is one of the main reasons to put your home on the market during late […]
A Competitive Credit Score Saves Big When Actually Buying a Home
Your Credit Score is incredibly important when you plan to buy a house or refinance a home mortgage. Yet this is one of the most overlooked parts of a home buying plan. The challenge is to start well ahead of the actual purchase of a home so you can position yourself in the best possible […]
Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion. Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a […]
