Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. 🙄 Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, […]
The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent? There are currently more than two million real estate professionals in North America. With […]
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Realtor or Real Estate Agent?
One of the most common questions that Realtors get is, “Can I Buy or Sell my Home Without Using a Real Estate Agent?” Here’s what we have to say on the subject. Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, including our own, we’re […]
Buy vs Rent a House: How to Decide What’s Right for You
To Rent or to Buy, that is the question. – William Shakespeare OK, Bill Shakespeare never said that, but if he were alive today, he might. 😉 Since there is no one answer to the question, “Should I buy a house, or continue to rent a house (or apartment)”, we will try and give you […]
Kota the Rescue Dog
This is Kota on a recent visit to Lake Tahoe. Here’s his story as told to us by Monica Potter: Kota was a part of the North Complex Fire evacuation near Berry Creek, California. That complex of fires began with multiple lightning strikes in August of 2020 and was not fully contained until December 2020. […]
Tips for Buying a Home Even When Your Credit Profile Isn’t Ideal
Guest Post by Bob Shannon Photo from Pixabay When making large purchases that require a loan, building a good credit score is critical. Despite your best efforts, you may find that your credit profile isn’t ideal when it comes time to purchase a house. Many people find themselves in this situation, but there are things […]
Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March 2020, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a halt to new underwriting, and homeowners debated […]
