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Selling The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like […]
Market Trends The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting […]
Market Trends Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate? If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner without […]
Market Trends Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may make you feel a little worried about […]
Market Trends Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?” If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself. That’s why it’s no surprise that, according to data from Clever Real Estate, 70% of Americans are […]
Buying Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall or […]
Selling The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer demand? Since spring is […]
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Selling Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One strategy that can […]
Buying How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make […]
Uncategorized Consumer Guide: Preparing for Homeownership   Whether you are a first-time buyer or planning your next move, you should consider many factors as you prepare for the home purchase process. Here’s what prospective buyers should know: How should I begin to think about what kind of home suits my needs? Before beginning the search process, you should consider what kind of […]
Other How Your Home Can Shelter You From Taxes For most Americans, buying a home is the biggest investment they will make. There are ways to make it less taxing. The Internal Revenue Service spells out the details in Publication 530, Tax Information for Homeowners, which it updates each year.  Here are some key things to know about when it comes to taxes and owning […]
Selling The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes. […]
Selling How Home Sellers Can Use Concessions to Get to Closing How can you as the seller use concessions to help you sell your house? Some buyers are looking for better deals to counter higher mortgage rates. As home inventory begins to grow and buyers regain some advantage in the market, sellers may consider offering more in negotiations to make the deal more attractive and get […]
Buying Real estate trends to watch in 2025 According to Ryan Lundquist over at the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, here are THINGS TO WATCH IN 2025:   Sellers will continue to thaw out: Last year we saw more listings come to the market. In fact, we had about 3,500 more new listings than 2023 in the region. But the wild part is we were still […]
Selling Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale Home staging is a strategic way of preparing your home to spotlight all of its best features while downplaying its shortcomings. This includes decluttering, depersonalizing and making any necessary repairs or improvements to the house. Home staging is not required, but it can make a difference in a tight, competitive selling market. Staged homes tend […]
Other Credit Scores: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Will opening a new store credit card hurt your three-digit FICO credit score? Will closing that credit card account that you haven’t used in 10 years cause your score to drop? Will applying for a home equity loan cause your score to tumble? You may not need to be as worried as you are! Learn […]
Appraisals Consumer Guide: The Appraisal Process If you are financing your home purchase, you will likely be required to get a home appraisal as one of the steps between signing and close. Here’s what you should know: What is an appraisal? An appraisal is an opinion on a home’s market value that helps a lender ensure the purchase price is in line […]
Real Estate Real Estate After Death When you die, do you want to create chaos and negativity as you pass away? If so, then make sure to do almost zero estate planning! No matter your level of wealth, if you don’t do any planning of your estate, you could easily leave your children or relatives with very few assets, and the […]
Real Estate Your Home Sale and Capital Gains Let’s start with the basics: What is capital gains tax? It is a type of tax on profits earned from the sale of assets like stock or real estate. When these are sold for more than they cost to purchase, the IRS taxes the gain. In real estate, capital gains are calculated by taking the […]