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How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Takeaway In the market house hunting, consider these takeaways: While remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today. If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when buying a home. If you can work from home, you might have more choices for where to live. Let’s connect to talk about your Continue Reading

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Homeownership - Buying and owning your own home can significantly impact your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live. Homeownership -Non-Financial Benefits Here are some of the top non-financial reasons to buy a home. According to Fannie Mae, 94% of survey Continue Reading

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years and projects that 36.2 million Americans will work remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that's a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there were just 7 million remote workers. This trend is a Continue Reading

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so is home equity. Here’s what you need to Continue Reading

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

The number of homes for sale is an essential factor shaping today’s market. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the most significant advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your home will stand out incredibly if priced right. But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new Continue Reading

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Takeaway Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there? Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This shows people still want to buy homes and those who can are moving now. Don’t delay your plan to sell for fear no one is buying. The opposite is true, and buyer Continue Reading

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

One question that’s top of mind if you’re considering moving today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but that shortage isn’t just a problem today. It’s been a challenge for years. Let’s look Continue Reading

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time, and you’re ready for a change? If you’re considering selling your home, you have much to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize, or do you want more space to accommodate your loved ones? But maybe the biggest consideration is whether you will buy your next home or choose Continue Reading

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and are rising across the country. And data shows experts forecast home prices will keep Continue Reading

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