Here’s what else you need to know about home financing.

When preparing to buy a home, you have to understand the basics of home financing. In other words, you need to know your ability to afford a home relative to the price. 

For example, what’s the difference between …

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If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,¹ the appraisal process—historically a …

As a buyer, you need to be prepared when it’s time to purchase a home.

Today I’m talking about lending and how to be prepared when it’s time to buy your home. As a former mortgage broker, I know the lending process inside well. I want to make sure …

Here are seven things to think about when hiring a real estate agent.

In today’s market, some people think they can save a lot of money by selling FSBO. In the long run, you are leaving money on the table by not having an experienced agent to negotiate on …

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Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right?

For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.¹ A newly independent adult …

Buyers need to stay positive in this market.

I don’t normally reach out to buyers, but today I wanted to because I think in today’s market, the power of positivity cannot be overstated. I’ve run my life on being positive, using my faith, being careful of what comes out …

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Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This has led some sellers …

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While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last?

When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the …

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The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and …

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“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.¹ And he’s right: most of us would …