Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.   Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems.    Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to measure what

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.   Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with ri

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?   According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term inc

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home in Today’s Market

  If high home prices are holding you back, inventory feels tight, or mortgage rates seem too steep, a newly built home might be the solution. Today, about 1 in 5 homes for sale is new construction, offering buyers more inventory and flexibility. Builders are also more motivated to sell — 38% have r