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Moving to a Bigger Home
The lockdown has caused many Americans to reconsider how much living space they need. With students once again attending virtual classes and many employees working from home, you may have decided its time for a bigger house. And while moving…
How to Calm Home-Buying Nerves
Buying a home can be stressful in the best of times. But when you’re house hunting during a pandemic and economic recession it can be downright debilitating. It’s normal to experience anxiety when you’re making one of the biggest purchases…
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Sell
What strange times we live in. Even though we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic and an economic downturn, our housing market is strong. This has come as a surprise to many – especially those who want to…
How To Get the Best Mortgage Rate
In case you haven’t heard, mortgage rates are at an all-time low. But scoring the best deal requires more than just shopping around. If you want to take advantage of these historically low rates, then it’s important to understand what…
Why Working With a Pro is Essential
The real estate market can be stressful during normal times. Throw in a pandemic and an economic recession and it can be even more challenging. That’s why working with a real estate professional is more important than ever. Read on…
What Happens When Your Mortgage Forbearance Ends?
The pandemic and resulting economic recession has taken its toll on many Americans. For many, mortgage forbearance has come as a welcome relief during tough times. However, mortgage forbearance does not go on indefinitely, and will be ending soon. If…
What Buyers Are Looking For Right Now
Sellers – now is a great time to put your home on the market. If you’ve been hesitant to list because of the pandemic, then you should know that buyers have been flocking to the market this summer. Record low…
What’s Driving the Bullish Housing Market?
Despite the global pandemic and national unrest caused by protests and the upcoming election, America’s housing market is experiencing a remarkable comeback. Median home prices are up and homes are selling faster than they did at this time last year.…
Winning a Bidding War in a Sellers’ Market
The housing market remains strong despite the pandemic and high unemployment in America. And although buyers have been returning to the market in high numbers since restrictions eased, sellers are not returning in the same numbers. In fact, the real…
What to Look for in a Retirement Community
Retirement and senior living communities for older adults have been extremely popular in America for decades. With full-time staff, recreational and educational opportunities, and many kinds of comfortable homes to choose from, it’s easy to see why those aged 55…
Should You Sell Your Short-Term Rental?
The short-term home rental market has exploded in recent years. Companies like Airbnb and VRBO make it easy for homeowners to rent out their properties for short stays, and it has become an important source of income for many Americans.…
Creating a Teen Hangout
It’s difficult to predict how the pandemic is going to continue to impact our lives over the coming months. But it seems safe to say that the more time we can spend at home, the safer we will be from…
Improving Your Credit Score
Are you one of the millions of Americans who are ready to jump into the real estate market this year? Despite the pandemic, the real estate market is flourishing because of record low interest rates. It’s an excellent time to…
Why You Should Pressure Wash Your Home
With all the time you’ve spent at home this year, you may have noticed things you hadn’t really noticed before – like how dirty the exterior of your home is. Being at home more has also given us time to…
Can You Host an Open House This Summer?
While the pandemic put in-person open houses on hold for several weeks, more buyers and sellers are eager to resume this practice. While virtual tours have helped to keep the market afloat during these challenging times, it’s hard to replace…
Getting a Home Loan During the Pandemic
Whether you’re buying a new home or you’re hoping to refinance, getting a mortgage can be a big job. It’s doubly so right now as we adjust to the “new normal” caused by the global pandemic. While the real estate…
June is National Homeownership Month
Did you know that June is National Homeownership Month? This designation is meant to celebrate all the benefits of owning a home. And the timing couldn’t be more appropriate now that we realize just how important our homes are during…
Keep Your Swimming Pool Safe From Coronavirus
With swimming pool season upon us, you may be wondering how the coronavirus will affect your ability to enjoy a cool dip on a hot summer’s day. We know that the virus can last up to three days on some…