You are ready for your dreams to come true. After months of searching, you’ve found a house that meets all your ‘must have’ criteria and even most of your ‘nice to have’ criteria. It’s the perfect size with the perfect layout and at a decent price. You’ve checked out the school district, shopping district, parks,
Shift happens
April 25, 2022 by
For brokers and agents, the past 18-months have seen the hottest market in decades. Even with the pandemic and struggling economy, most brokers have enjoyed record growth. But ask those same brokers what they see ahead for the rest of 2022, and few think they will match the production levels of the past year. This
Higher rates may prompt homeowners to stay put, but how will that impact inventory?
April 22, 2022 by
Approximately half of American homeowners who currently have a mortgage enjoy a rate of less than 4%. Given that interest rates are now closer to 5%, experts say this could prompt many to stay put, possibly resulting in more pressure on the already-low inventory of homes for sale. The thinking is that homeowners who’re locked
JIM OBERGEFELL WILL HEADLINE LGBTQ+ REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE HOUSING POLICY SYMPOSIUM
April 22, 2022 by
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance will hold its first national in-person event with its second annual LGBTQ+ Housing Policy Symposium on April 27-28 in Washington D.C. Former Realtor® Jim Obergefell, who won the historic 2015 Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage is one of dozens of speakers who will participate. The event will address
Why A Mortgage Broker Is Necessary For First-Time Home Buyers
April 20, 2022 by
Mortgage brokers serve as a conduit between customers and lenders, and they can make a significant difference in your search for the ideal loan. If it’s your first time buying a house, you should know that you will be making a considerable investment. Thus, working with a mortgage broker can benefit you in many ways.
How Do Real Estate Agents Find Sellers?
April 20, 2022 by
As the scarcity of homes for sale rolls on, a seller’s agent with a few listings can be much more certain of closing deals than a buyer’s agent that has many eager buyers. We know the problem is obtaining listings but solving the problem is the difficult part. Especially for new agents and buyer’s agents
5 Killer Tips to Get Your Home Sold Fast
April 19, 2022 by
How to Make Your House Ready to Be Listed For Sale When you list your home for sale, you’ll want to put your best foot forward. Many things go into a successful home sale, including setting the right price and hiring an outstanding real estate agent. Your property’s presentation will be very important, from the
3 Great Reasons to Donate Your Furniture to Charity
April 13, 2022 by
Did you know that you can donate furniture to charity and get it picked up for free? It’s true! Some companies will come to your home for a furniture donation pick-up! Doing an online search for furniture donations near me will probably be helpful to get the ball rolling. Head to Google and search. You
