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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Examining the Rise of the Instant Cash Offer Instant cash home buyers, also known as iBuyers, are popping up everywhere around the country. They are especially prevalent in the larger metro markets where there exist a larger number of potential targets with greater neighbor home types and a broad span of home prices. This gives […]
Why Staging Matters, Even in a Seller’s Market Homes may be selling faster, but the right style can help earn the highest ROI. September 27, 2021 | By: Patti Stern Many homes are going under contract the first weekend they’re listed—and sometimes without any preparation for the market. Still, real estate professionals can’t promise sellers their […]
11 Ways to Make Your House Sell Over Asking, According to Pro Stagers These easy upgrades will trick buyers into thinking your house is nicer than it is. When looking at houses, most buyers want to see fresh, neutral spaces they can envision themselves living in. That’s why many sellers these days hire professional stagers. […]
Low mortgage rates fueled housing price increases, and now home affordability remains a challenge with with the higher priced homes at our increased interest rates. Demand still remains high, and defaults remain low. Here are some data points for your review from CoreLogic. Key notes to consider: Mortgage payments are on time with delinquencies & […]
There has been a lot of confussion around the real estate class action legal rulings regarding agency commission. The reasons the charges were brought to bare, the background of agency representation and how the listing contract affects everyone involved. How Real Estate Agency Works It is helpful to understand the basis for the foundations of […]