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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...
Refinancing with a VA Loan — The Pros
Veterans Day serves as a special reminder to express gratitude to all military...
Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: How Are They Different?
If you’ve done even the smallest amount of research on buying a home, then you’ve...
Happy Halloween—Spooky Social Media Marketing Ideas
Holidays offer the perfect opportunity to get creative with your marketing strategies —...
How to Choose a Lending Partner
Forming strong business relationships with a loan officer takes time and effort. These...
Helping Your Clients Choose the Right Lender in the Current Market
Choosing the right lender is vital for your clients. Not only will it influence the rate,...
Tips for Helping Your Buyers Understand What to Do as We Transition Out of Seller’s Market
We’re no longer in a frenzied sellers’ market. Bidding wars have fallen off, price...
Buyers are Regaining Their Buying Power
For most people, buying a home is uncompromisingly personal. It’s where you will live,...
Adjustable Mortgage Rates – Pros and Cons
With home loan interest rates at an historic low, many people are rethinking the...
Refinancing Your Home Equity Loans — Consider Refinancing into a First Mortgage
The current real estate market conditions not only affect buying and selling, but it can...
Looking for a Really Smart Way to Step Into Your First Home? Go Multifamily!
OK, you’re a prospective first-time home buyer! You’re probably renting. And,...
What Real Estate Agents Should Expect in the Upcoming Housing Market
We’re getting into the slower part of the year for housing — but this year may be...
Your Company Has Core Values — But What Are Yours?
When we hear the term “core values” we usually think about the core values of...
5 Things People Love About Living in the City
From the iconic songs New York, New York to Viva Las Vegas and Welcome to Atlanta, the...
How to Help Your Children Cope with a Big Move
Both parents and children may experience stress when moving to a new house. Even if the...
Best Ways to Keep Your Kids School Stuff Organized During the Year
The barbeque coals are cold, and Labor Day has passed, which means one thing. Back to...
Home Storage 101: Tips for Better Storage
Whether you’re just an avid Costco shopper or you’re prepping for a national...
3 Back-to-School Work-Life Balance Tips
School is back in session, and that means things are about to get a lot busier. Do you...
Wider Path Home Grant Recipients Are in Hot Pursuit of a Home!
Wider Path Home Foundation (WPH) is proud to award its first down payment grant to the...
Back to School Budgets: Tips to Help You Save on Supplies
Back to School shopping doesn’t have to break the bank — here are 7 tips to help you...
6 College Packing Tips for Your Freshman Move
Getting ready to go to college can be a hectic time, especially when you consider that...
Lawn Mowing Tips for Beginners
Congratulations! You’ve just bought your first home and are finding yourself with a...
Best Planners for Agents (Paper and Digital)
A great planner is critical in real estate. It can keep your appointments and showings...
6 Backyard Camping Ideas for the Whole Family
Camping can be a great way to bond with the family — away from the screens and the...