Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to …

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. 

A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) …

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision …

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, …

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort?

The short answer is “yes,” especially …

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through …

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know. 

Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are …

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your …

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up:

“Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?”

It’s …

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before …