These days, it’s easier than ever before to search for a home online—and tons of buyers are doing it. In fact, 93% of buyers start their search on a website…but that doesn’t tell the full story. In addition to websites, 86% of buyers are also still using a real estate agent to find out more […]
This year’s real estate market has been shattering all sorts of expectations—and the latest numbers are no exception. While you might think that spring and summer are the most profitable seasons for selling, this fall has the potential to prove you wrong! Here are the highlights from the National Association of Realtors’ latest home-selling report. […]
You might think that since you’ve put some distance between now and high school and college, your days of memorizing vocabulary and learning new definitions is long gone. But if you’re buying a home, then you’re going to want to dust off those skills and start studying up. Real estate comes with its own confusing […]
Over the past few months, we’ve talked a great deal about the benefits of owning a home—and why today’s market is one of the best windows to buy. With a new set of numbers released on home equity, we’ve got another major reason why owning a home pays: it forces you to save, and in […]
In a lot of ways, buying and selling a home is like a test. You want to make sure you study up on all of the materials and have the right supplies before you get started. But maybe most importantly, you want to make sure you have a teacher that can guide you through the […]
If you’re getting ready to buy a home soon, then you’ve probably heard whispers of an imminent recession—and the real estate market and recessions don’t have a great track record. Although it’s hard not to be plagued by memories of the 2008 recession and the housing market crash, you need to know: the conditions of […]
The internet is an amazing tool, but sometimes, having easy access to all of the information we could ask for can be overwhelming—especially when facing a major decision like buying or selling a home. Which season is the best for buying? How do you price your home correctly? What do you need for your mortgage […]
With summer on its way out and fall just around the corner, it’s prime latte season. Pumpkin spice, maple pecan, salted caramel—some of the best seasonal flavors make their debut! While it’s great to treat yourself to a cup of coffee every now and then, those small expenses can really add up—especially if you’re pinching […]
If you’re a millennial, then you’re probably a little tired of hearing all the criticism towards your generation. Buying avocado toast instead of saving money, always texting instead of calling—they’re all pretty unfair generalizations. Another common criticism of millennials? That they never buy homes. But actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, […]
Dipping your toes in the waters of home-buying? Based on the latest numbers, you may want to consider jumping in. In fact, buying a home right now could lead to an equity boost of almost $50,000 in the next five years! Take a look at a few numbers from the experts, see where home prices […]