Listimate™ vs. Zestimate – What’s Your True Home Value? Updated April 14, 2025 Today, we’re going to be clarifying the difference between a Comparative Market Analysis and a Zestimate. It’s well known among real estate agents, real estate appraisers, mortgage lenders, and other professionals in the business that good old Zillow’s “Zestimates” of home values are […]
5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership (and Ways to Move Past Them)
Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent.1 According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, home prices have risen around 32% since the pandemic, and elevated mortgage rates have caused monthly payments […]
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 – 𝐀 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫?
Updated March, 27, 2025 As many of you know, we bought new kitchen appliances not long ago. We knew exactly what appliances we wanted. We wanted the same ones we had in our previous house. We really loved those! And this is what we did. It did not happen quickly though. We obviously walked right […]
The Top Home-Related Tax Deductions Every Homeowner Should Know
Tax season. Just the words can send shivers down your spine. 🤢 But if you’re a homeowner, there’s a silver lining: potential savings! You’ve probably heard that you can deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage — but did you know there are many other ways homeowners can reduce their tax burden? Before you […]
4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI
Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have?” Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, like preparing your home to put on the market, adding space for a growing family, addressing […]
The 2025 Real Estate Report
Experts Predict Home Values to Increase 1.5% to 3.6% in 2025. Top housing experts and economists give a glimpse of what mortgage rates, home values and the national real estate market will do in 2025. Key Takeaways Mortgages are forecasted to remain higher for longer; but there are things you can do to lower your […]
Tech the Halls: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel more like a neverending to-do list rather than your haven. That’s where smart home technology comes in. It can help you […]
