Real Estate Professionals
Down Payment Assistance – aka DPA – is funds that are available typically to first-time home buyers to assist in the money needed to qualify and close on a home purchase. The program is available for FHA/VA loans and has a myriad of benefits for the first-time home buyer. Where many programs have low income […]
As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some homes are flying off the market, […]
Its no secret that ultra-low mortgage rates fueled the home buying frenzy. For nearly 5 years we witnessed a stedy increase in home prices, well above the normalized rate of ~4%. But what was really behind the steep climb…? Factors Affecting Rapid Home Price Increases 2018-2022: Historically Low Fixed Interest Rates – hovering under 4% […]
Tax Deductions for Homeowners: 8 Breaks You Get for Owning Your Own Home By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy, Realtor.com January 2025 Tax season: Everyone’s favorite time of year has just begun. This year, the Internal Revenue Service opened the tax filing season on Jan. 27. The deadline for filing (without an extension) is April 15. For homeowners, there is […]
Tax Deductions for Homeowners: 8 Breaks You Get for Owning Your Own Home By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy, Realtor.com January 2025 Tax season: Everyone’s favorite time of year has just begun. This year, the Internal Revenue Service opened the tax filing season on Jan. 27. The deadline for filing (without an extension) is April 15. For homeowners, there is an […]
If you’re ready to sell your home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. Here are ten questions you should consider when selecting an agent: 1. Are you a Licensed Real Estate Agent? State law requires that anyone representing a home buyer or […]
Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about how to prepare it for listing and viewing by potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can guide you through this process. Here are some common considerations as you prepare your home to sell: How do I find the right agent to […]
National Association of Realtors economists weigh in on home sales and mortgage rates—and how the election results, the economy and changing buyer demographics could impact your real estate business in the year ahead. The last two years have been tough for many people who work in home sales or who were in the market to […]
Most of the country’s real estate market is strong as the demand outpaces supply. The resale market has been affected because selling a home to move sideways or downsize may cost more than staying put due to high interest rates. This dynamic may change with a shift in fiscal policy so if you are thinking of […]
Most of the country’s real estate market is strong as the demand outpaces supply. The resale market has been affected because selling a home to move sideways or downsize may cost more than staying put due to high interest rates. This dynamic may change with a shift in fiscal policy so if you are thinking of […]