by Tricia Herbert | Jul 5, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with...
by Tricia Herbert | Jun 14, 2023 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Sellers
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too. Here’s how...
by Tricia Herbert | Jan 19, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells...
by Tricia Herbert | Dec 22, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too....
by Tricia Herbert | Dec 15, 2022 | Demographics, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move...
by Tricia Herbert | Sep 8, 2022 | Move-Up Buyers, Sellers
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your...
