Explore the benefits of bridge loans with our comprehensive guide. Discover how a bridge loan can provide the necessary financial flexibility to seamlessly transition between selling your current home and purchasing your next one. Ideal for homeowners seeking a smooth, uninterrupted move.

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well […]

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might impact your plans. Historically, Presidential […]

Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says:  “In stock […]

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the industry: […]

Have you checked your smoke alarms lately?  It truly is a matter of life or death.   According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms that are missing or not working contribute to nearly three out of five fire-related home deaths. Most homeowners know that it’s important to have these devices installed correctly but it’s even […]

Can your home and yard handle the summertime heat and humidity? Don’t neglect certain tasks that will protect your home and let you enjoy it to the fullest when summer is here. Keep It Cool Even if it’s hot outside and you want to keep in cool inside. Get your A/C system serviced professionally. Get you […]

Whether you’re a meticulous vacation planner or more carefree, you don’t want to be laissez-faire when it comes to leaving your home. No one wants to be enjoying a day at the beach and then have that feeling that something is amiss at home.  That’s why the pre-vacation prep of your home is a necessary […]

It can be fun and exciting to be a new homeowner, with entertaining friends around your kitchen island, relaxing on your favorite couch with the game on the big screen TV, and treasuring your extra bathroom when guests visit. All sounds good, right? But this is a homeowner scenario you want to avoid: “I should’ve […]

When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? In today’s market, data shows more homeowners are getting […]

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know. A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in the media or reading online. But here’s the thing […]

You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening with mortgage rates and what experts say is ahead. Economic Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates When it comes to […]