What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips     Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home. Take a look at the graph below. It uses data from Mortgage News Daily to show that after a re... read more

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House Monday April 21st, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips     According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why. That’s just one source’s take, based on their own research. Other organizations run similar stu... read more

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity Thursday April 17th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips     If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The best time to get serious about buying is before&... read more

Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help Tuesday April 15th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips     You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. As Freddie Mac notes: “ . . . your tax refund from the IRS can be a useful supplement ... read more

Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans? Wednesday April 9th, 2025 Downsize, Economy     Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms. But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. And one of the biggest is this: does your current home still make sense for the lifestyle (and budget) you want in this next p... read more