I’ll admit, this title is click bait! The truth of the matter is, if you need to sell your home, there are things you can do at any time of year to help facilitate a positive and timely transaction –…
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.09%
The average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage is now 6.09%. This marks the first annual decline year over year since June 2020. As a direct result of lower interest rates, housing affordability has improved. If you’ve been sitting on…
Market Minute
Here’s an informative and concise update on the current state of real estate! Should Market Minute be a new thing? I think it should! Let me know what you think in the comments. More news here!
Record Low Foreclosures
Nearly a year ago, I stated that (1) a market crash was highly unlikely, (2) we won’t see the foreclosures that followed the 2008 recession, and (3) prices will remain stable. Click here to check out that blog post. All…
Let’s Cut Through the Noise
Clickbait headlines are circulating the web, and the news, regarding the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement agreement. The short story is there were a series of lawsuits against big name real estate brokerages accusing them of conspiring to…
The Market is Reigniting and Here’s Why
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting to buy, now is the time to get on the field. Interest rates are down, sellers are selling and, while I hate to break it to you, the current prices are the…
8 Real Estate Trends You Need to Know
Let’s talk about the current state of the real estate market! Interest rates are at an all-time high, inventory is low, and, depending on who you talk, we’re in a recession. News headlines can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to…
Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
Last year, 26% of all home purchases were by first-time homebuyers. That’s exciting! Side note: If you’re on the fence about buying your first home, read this. Ready to rock and roll? Well I’ve got resources! WalletHub thought your home…
Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?
If you’re renting and on the fence about buying, I need you to know that investing in real estate is a key wealth-building tool. Most homeowners have accumulated $100K in equity in the past decade. My husband and I have…
Are You a Hometown Hero?
Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program provided more than $100M in homeownership assistance last year alone. The program, now in its second year of funding, reached $11M on day one and surpassed $20M by the first week. Safe to say Hometown Heroes…
Pre-Qualified vs Pre-Approved
While these terms may seem interchangeable, they certainly are not! If you’re looking to buy a house and your purchase is dependent upon a home loan, one of the first steps in the process is knowing what you can afford….
Capital Gains and the 1031 Exchange
Let’s talk about one of the most powerful wealth-building tools the rich use to get ahead in terms we all can understand. Anytime you sell an asset for more than you originally paid, you are subject to taxes on the…
