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The holiday season is a busy time for most people filled with shopping for gifts, going to parties, hosting guests, and perhaps traveling to visit loved ones. Amid all the holiday cheer and festivities, shopping for a home often doesn’t make the list of top things to do.

When you buy a new construction home, many buyers assume that you must buy directly from the builder.

When you list your home, the hope is that it will sell quickly and profitably. But that isn’t always the case, and in some situations your home may linger on the market to the point that your listing contract expires.

Many would-be buyers have been holding off on buying homes until after the election, as well as some sellers who’ve been waiting until post-election to list their homes. And all of that waiting is evident in the real estate market. According to a recent article from…

A “contingent offer” is when you make an offer on a home and the seller accepts it, but the actual purchase is contingent on certain criteria being met.

Coming up with a down payment is difficult and can take years, and is often one of the biggest hurdles for first-time home buyers.

When you work with a real estate agent, you want to work with someone that’s an expert in the neighborhood. Working with an agent who is well-versed in the area you’re targeting can be an incredible resource in finding the right home, especially if you’re moving…

Mortgage rates are trending downwards; following the Fed’s 0.50 percent rate cut in September, mortgage rates are now falling between 5.75 and 6.08%. And as interest rates fall, many homeowners that bought when rates were higher are wondering if now is the right time to…

The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by a half-point, from 5.3 percent to 4.38 percent, which is the first rate cut since 2020, and the largest rate cut in 16 years.

The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by a half-point, which is the first cut since 2020, and the largest cut in 16 years. While the Fed rates and mortgage interest rates aren’t directly correlated, they do tend to trend in the same direction, and, as such, many…

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ll absolutely want to consider working with a buyer’s agent, which can make the homebuying process significantly easier and less stressful.

But why? What, exactly, do buyer’s agents bring to the table?

Considering the news often highlights soaring home prices, high-interest rates, and low inventory, it’s easy to understand why buying a home right now feels entirely out of reach for many potential first-time buyers.