Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home? Thursday May 29th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy     You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? With high home prices and stubborn mortgage rates, renting can seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe your only choice. That’s a very real feeling. And perhaps buying today isn’t your best move; it’s not for everyone right away. You should... read more

The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market Wednesday May 28th, 2025 For Sellers, Home Prices, For Sale by Owner, Agent Value, Selling Tips     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 si... read more

Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit Tuesday May 27th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers     For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access to this powerful program, the majority don't know about one of its core benefits. According to a report from Veterans United only 3 in 10 Veterans are aware they may be able to buy a home with no down payme... read more

You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home Monday May 19th, 2025 For Sellers, Equity     If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time. And that equity? It’s something that could help change your child’s life. Since affordability is still a challenge, a lot of first-time buyers are struggling to buy a home in today’s market. Even... read more

Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now Tuesday May 13th, 2025 For Buyers, Buying Tips     Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives? When a seller or builder gives you something extra to help with your purchase, that’s c... read more