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Things You’re Doing That Buyers and Sellers Despise
The real estate industry is full of people who are born sales people. They’re the type...
The Difference Between a Co-Borrower and a Co-Signer
You’ve probably heard the terms “co-borrower” and “co-signer” used...
New MIP Requirements Make Housing Payments More Affordable For Many
On Wednesday February 22, 2023, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...
Jumbo vs. Conforming Loan: What’s the Difference?
If you’re new to home buying, you’ll probably notice that there are a lot of mortgage...
Mortgages are about to get more expensive. Here’s why.
Update: On Wednesday March 15, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that...
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Buyers and Sellers
Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”...
Going to a New Agency? 4 Templates for Announcing the Change
According to the National Association of Realtors an agent spends about three years with...
How to Protest Your Property Taxes (And When)
If you haven’t been paying attention, things are expensive nowadays. Everything seems...
How Student Loan Forgiveness Is Improving Home Buying Chances for Young Adults
In the past two years, there has been a lot of talk about student loan forgiveness. The...
What to do if your home is “Underwater”
According to the World Economic Forum, global sea levels are rising and some of the...
How to Sell a Tenant-Occupied Property
Selling rental properties can be challenging, particularly when they are occupied by...
Understanding the Connection Between Inflation and Interest Rates
Well, 2022 is over and it’s been another wild and crazy year. 2022 saw inflation...
Closing Costs: How Much Should You Expect to Pay?
Closing costs can be confusing. Not only do they cost you an additional few thousand...
Mortgage Calculators – How Do They Work Why Should You Use One?
If you are buying a home or refinancing, mortgage calculators are invaluable, but you...
How Often Can You Refinance Your Home?
Many homeowners wonder, “How often can you refinance your mortgage?” If...
How to Avoid Being Burnt out and how to Bounce Back
It’s been a long year — not to mention a wild ride in housing, so if you’re feeling...
3 Winter Lead Generation Ideas
We’re almost 2023, and by most accounts, it’s going to be an interesting year for...
Winter Forecast – What to Expect in the Real Estate Market
As the song says, “Let it snow.” And now that winter is here…what about the real...
What Is PMI?
Maybe you’ve heard the term thrown around by your lender or loan officer, you’ve...
How to Market Yourself in a Festive Way During the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to change up your marketing game and get a little more...
Gifting Money for a Home Purchase – How Does it Work?
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” Anne Frank As we come to the end of...
Everything You Should Know About Property Taxes
Over the last few years, homeowners have hit the jackpot in terms of home values. We’re...
How to Achieve a Great Professional (and Personal) Reputation
You care greatly about what people think of you — that’s good! How you’re...
Are You Waiting For Rate to Drop Before You Buy?
You’re finally ready to buy a house and what happens? Rates go up! It stinks, and we...
Navigating Current Deadlocks Between Buyers and Sellers
Today’s market is very different from the one we saw just a few months ago. Sellers no...
Tips on Selling Your Home Fast
A short year ago, selling a home was about as fast and easy as thinking about listing it....
Real Estate Hashtags and Understanding Social Platform Algorithms
Social media isn’t an “if you build it, they will come,” sort of space. In order to...
What is Mortgage Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
There’s a commercial out there with singer Lionel Ritchie where he opens by saying,...
How to Set a Table for Thanksgiving (Only The Best Ideas)
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, the food is usually front and center. In fact,...
How to Thrive in a Market Shift
The market is clearly changing — and while that can be scary as a real estate...