Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring Wednesday March 26th, 2025 For Buyers, Buying Tips     Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Some buyers think they can wait until they’ve found a home t... read more

4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market Monday March 24th, 2025 For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates     Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move. 1. There Are More Homes for Sale After a long stretch of tight inventory, the number of homes for s... read more

What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Wednesday March 19th, 2025 For Buyers, Buying Tips     Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, stor... read more

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market? Tuesday March 18th, 2025 For Sellers, Economy, Selling Tips     If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below): Wheth... read more

Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment Monday March 17th, 2025 For Buyers, Home Prices     Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More Homes To Choose From The number of homes for sale this February was higher than it’s been i... read more