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5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
March 6, 2024 5 min read

5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Refinance Your Mortgage

While still on the lower end of the 30-year scale, interest rates have risen to about...

The Revival of Co-Living: Opportunities for REALTORS® in Modern Housing Solutions
March 4, 2024 7 min read

The Revival of Co-Living: Opportunities for REALTORS® in Modern Housing Solutions

The landscape of the housing market is continually evolving, adapting to the changing...

2024 Spring Market Predictions
March 1, 2024 5 min read

2024 Spring Market Predictions

As winter comes to a close, the 2024 spring housing market is expected to see a range of...

Think You Can't Afford to Buy a House? 10 Ways to Put a Home Within Reach
February 27, 2024 8 min read

Think You Can’t Afford to Buy a House? 10 Ways to Put a Home Within Reach

Affordability is the main concern of most consumers looking to buy a house, particularly...

New Urbanism: Selling Lifestyle in Mixed-Use Developments
February 26, 2024 7 min read

New Urbanism: Selling Lifestyle in Mixed-Use Developments

Mixed-use developments are redefining urban landscapes by blending residential,...

Why your DTI Is Crucial When Getting a Mortgage
February 23, 2024 5 min read

Why your DTI Is Crucial When Getting a Mortgage

Debt-to-Income ratio (DTI) is a crucial factor when applying for a mortgage because it...

Where to Learn Home Improvement Skills
February 21, 2024 4 min read

Where to Learn Home Improvement Skills

Your home is an investment and knowing how to properly maintain it makes good financial...

Vacation Homes: Trends and Tactics in Seasonal Property Sales
February 19, 2024 6 min read

Vacation Homes: Trends and Tactics in Seasonal Property Sales

The allure of owning a vacation home has never been stronger. In an era where work-life...

High Home Prices are Holding Back Young Homebuyers
February 16, 2024 4 min read

High Home Prices are Holding Back Young Homebuyers

The dream of owning a home remains a quintessential part of the American dream. However,...

What Are Pop-Bys? (And Why They're An Effective Marketing Tool)
February 14, 2024 5 min read

What Are Pop-Bys? (And Why They’re An Effective Marketing Tool)

Every real estate agent needs to employ several different lead generation strategies to...

Navigating Zoning Laws: A Realtor's Guide to Local Regulations
February 12, 2024 8 min read

Navigating Zoning Laws: A Realtor’s Guide to Local Regulations

In the competitive realm of real estate, a profound understanding of local zoning laws...

Homebuilder Sentiment on the Uptick
February 9, 2024 3 min read

Homebuilder Sentiment on the Uptick

In the dynamic world of homebuilding, understanding how homebuilders feel is crucial. It...

3 Signs a Fixer-Upper Could Be Worth It (and 5 Signs It’s a Money Pit)
February 7, 2024 6 min read

3 Signs a Fixer-Upper Could Be Worth It (and 5 Signs It’s a Money Pit)

The allure of a fixer-upper is undeniable. In the wake of a booming housing market and...

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Neighborhood Trends: The Next Big Thing in Real Estate
February 5, 2024 7 min read

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Neighborhood Trends: The Next Big Thing in Real Estate

The real estate landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the advent...

How to Track Mortgage Rates in 2024
February 2, 2024 3 min read

How to Track Mortgage Rates in 2024

Buying a home in 2024 isn’t just about finding the perfect place. It’s about...

How To Plan for Retirement: 6 Retirement Tips for Real Estate Agents
January 31, 2024 7 min read

How To Plan for Retirement: 6 Retirement Tips for Real Estate Agents

As a real estate agent, planning for retirement is not as easy as it might be for a...

Rising Tides, Shifting Values: Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Real Estate
January 29, 2024 7 min read

Rising Tides, Shifting Values: Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Real Estate

In an era where the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible,...

The Power of Pre-Approval: Start Your Homebuying Journey Right in 2024
January 26, 2024 4 min read

The Power of Pre-Approval: Start Your Homebuying Journey Right in 2024

Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. In 2024, particularly, with a...

5 Essential Tips for Beginner Real Estate Agents
January 24, 2024 7 min read

Essential Tips for Beginner Real Estate Agents

Starting out as a new real estate agent can feel overwhelming. After all, now that...

Navigating the Short-Term Rental Wave: The Impact and Regulation of Airbnb on the Housing Market
January 22, 2024 7 min read

Navigating the Short-Term Rental Wave: The Impact and Regulation of Airbnb on the Housing Market

Airbnb’s business is flourishing. By April 2023, the global market capitalization of...

Winter Warm-Up: Low-Cost Tips for Saving on Heating Costs
January 19, 2024 3 min read

Winter Warm-Up: Low-Cost Tips for Saving on Heating Costs

With winter in full swing and the potential for colder-than-average temperatures across...

The Importance of Listing Photos (and how to get the perfect ones)
January 17, 2024 4 min read

The Importance of Listing Photos (and how to get the perfect ones)

Online listings are hugely important. In fact, according to Axios, 100% of homebuyers...

Catering to the Evolving Demographics and Preferences of Young Homebuyers
January 15, 2024 7 min read

Adapting to the Evolving Demographics and Preferences of Young Homebuyers

Young homebuyers, often characterized by their adaptability and forward-thinking, are...

Snow Day Home Projects: Easy Upgrades to Increase Property Value
January 12, 2024 3 min read

Snow Day Home Projects: Easy Upgrades to Increase Property Value

Winter might not seem like the typical time for home improvements, but it’s actually an...

Improve Your Listings With These Apps and Tools
January 10, 2024 5 min read

Improve Your Listings With These Apps and Tools

Nothing is more important than your listings. They’re your single-biggest marketing...

Emergence of New Real Estate Markets: Spotting and Seizing Opportunities in Up-and-Coming Areas
January 8, 2024 8 min read

Emergence of New Real Estate Markets: Spotting and Seizing Opportunities in Up-and-Coming Areas

Heading into 2024, the U.S. real estate market is changing. There’s a good chance...

The Rise of Smart Homes in 2024: Enhancing Your Property's IQ
January 5, 2024 4 min read

The Rise of Smart Homes in 2024: Enhancing Your Property’s IQ

The year 2024 promises to be the year of the smart home revolution. No longer relegated...

Buying a House from Far Away? Avoid These Mistakes
January 3, 2024 5 min read

Buying a House from Far Away? Avoid These Mistakes

With remote work the norm these days, many Americans are looking to move locales....

Are the Number of Homes on the Market Increasing?
December 29, 2023 3 min read

Are the Number of Homes on the Market Increasing?

Over the past two years, the housing market has experienced a scarcity of available...

Does Refinancing Hurt Your Credit?
December 27, 2023 5 min read

Does Refinancing Hurt Your Credit?

With the recent rise in interest rates, homeowners who were once eager to refinance might...