Mar 31, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer
You’ve probably heard it before: “I’m going to wait. Prices will drop.”“Rates are too high — I’ll buy next year.”“We’re just going to sit tight until the market cools down.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone — but you might be misinformed. Today, we’re tackling... 
Mar 31, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer, Selling Your Home
If you’ve recently tried to buy or sell a home, you probably feel like you’ve wandered into a real-life game of “Where’s Waldo?” — only instead of finding a cheerful guy in a striped shirt, you’re searching for inventory that isn’t wildly overpriced… or... 
Mar 13, 2025 | Finding a Home, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Started
You’ve probably heard the saying, “real estate is all about location, location, location.” But in today’s market, it’s more than that—it’s about hyper-local trends that can make or break your homebuying experience. In competitive or unique markets, understanding... 
Mar 11, 2025 | Getting a Mortgage, Mortgage Basics
For years, low mortgage rates made homeownership more affordable, allowing buyers to stretch their budgets and secure dream homes with relatively low monthly payments. But as interest rates climb, the homebuying equation changes. Higher rates impact affordability,... 
Mar 10, 2025 | Getting a Mortgage
Homeownership Without the W-2 Being your own boss has its perks—flexibility, control, and writing off half your expenses. But when it comes to getting a mortgage? Lenders tend to see self-employed buyers as a financial Rubik’s Cube. Unlike traditional W-2 employees...