If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more ... » Learn More about How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market
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Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line! Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend and former homebuyer about his current transition in life. He is moving out of town and trying to determine his next course of ... » Learn More about Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?
Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing ... » Learn More about Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This has led some sellers to question the need for an agent. ... » Learn More about Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March last year, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to ... » Learn More about Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?