Real Estate Corner

Owning and renting each have their advantages, but what’s best for you depends on your circumstances.  As 2022 drew to a close, the U.S. housing market remained a challenge. Home prices were still high, though down from their record highs in June. Mortgage rates were twice what they were 12 months earlier. So how is…Read More→

Thinking of selling your home and worried you’ll regret it? Here’s how to cope. Selling your house can be scary: It’s been your home, where you’ve lived and made memories. Chances are good it’s your most important asset and your biggest investment so far. Wrestling with the emotional heft of putting your home on the market

Sure, you can consider market conditions. But when to buy a house is really all about you. Timing determines so much when you’re buying a house. Although the best time to buy a house is when you’re ready both financially and emotionally, other factors can help you decide when to buy a house. By timing your

One of the most common questions I hear is, “What’s the market like?” Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, understanding the local real estate market can help you make smarter decisions and maximize your success. Real estate markets fluctuate based on supply and demand, mortgage rates, and economic conditions. Here’s what you need to

There’s so much speculation in the market right now. Lots of speculation, but when it comes to real estate, inventory will be the market indicator. The bad news is that listings are at record lows. This is for a variety of reasons: low rates, the changing definition of “home,” and perhaps the desire to own

Why would someone write an article on buying versus renting a home? What’s in it for the author of the article? Why would you read one? What is it you want to hear? Do you just want confirmation and justification for what you already believe and want to do? Or, are you looking to be

Who you choose to represent you when you buy or sell your home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during your move. Your real estate agent can make the process easy, quick, and painless – or long, expensive, and painful. Here are 5 adjectives you should for in your real estate agent if

Whether you’re looking to purchase a new home or put your current home on the market, choosing a real estate agent is a big decision. Your agent is the person that’s going to walk you through the process of buying or selling your home, beginning to end. They’re the person who you’ll need to trust